Limuru: Wafanya biashara wa vyakula waeleza kuwa bei ya vyakula imepanda kwa kiasi kikubwa

KeNHA demolitions: Angry traders clash with police, block Thika Road in Githurai

Gachagua Breaks Silence After Githurai Demolitions

Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of employing excessive force during recent night demolitions in Githurai, labeling the operation a "cowardly move against traders and residents". He criticized the deployment of police to Githurai instead of insecure areas like Isiolo, where a Deputy Principal was brutally attacked by bandits.

Kenya National Highways Authority demolishes roadside structures in Githurai 45

KeNHA Demolitions Leave Traders Counting Losses Along Thika Superhighway

Small-scale traders along the Thika Superhighway in Githurai are counting losses after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) demolished their structures, citing illegal encroachment on road reserves. The operation, which involved excavators and police escort, aims to clear space for new bus bays and the expansion of service lanes, leading to clashes between traders and authorities.

KeNHA Begins Demolitions Along Thika Road

Attempts by some of the residents to stop the demolitions were thwarted as police officers deployed to oversee the demolitions quickly intervened.