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March 22, 2026
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Sakaja defends riverbank evictions

Sakaja defends riverbank evictions

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks in Nairobi, saying the county government will continue reclaiming riparian land...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended ongoing evictions and demolitions along riverbanks, asserting the necessity of reclaiming riparian land to mitigate flooding and restore the city's rivers.

  • The Nairobi River regeneration programme aims to address a century-old problem of flooding exacerbated by illegal structures on riparian land.
  • Key figures involved include Governor Johnson Sakaja and the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
  • The Governor warned of critical levels at Nairobi Dam and urged residents near waterways to relocate for safety, citing a potential breach.

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