Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja plans to relocate mechanics from Grogan to Ziwani to protect riparian land, but the eviction faces historical and practical hurdles.

• The Grogan area's land use evolution dates back over a century to colonial adventurer Ewart Grogan.
• Mechanics have been established in the area since the aftermath of World War II, forming a community and vital economic hub.
• Past relocation attempts, including proposals by Charles Njonjo in 1964 and by the Nairobi Metropolitan Service in 2020, have failed.
• Mechanics cite client convenience and generational ties to the site, questioning the viability of relocating to less accessible areas like Ziwani.