Looming Losses as County Govt Announces Demolitions of Houses on Riparian Land
The county government will target lush houses and perimeter walls in their latest enforcement action to ensure compliance...
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The Machakos County government has announced impending demolitions of houses built on riparian land to combat flooding. This action follows recent heavy rains that have caused widespread damage and loss of life in the region.
- Demolitions will target structures, including perimeter walls and housing units, obstructing waterways.
- The enforcement action will commence from the B-Energy petrol station and extend through Kicheko and Silanga.
- Mavoko Municipal Manager Josylyn Kauta stated that an agreement has been reached with a developer to immediately begin opening up waterways.
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