Upmarket buildings in Nairobi marked for demolition

Hundreds to evicted as part of ongoing operation to reclaim riparian land in the city...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that upmarket buildings, including the Elite Court in Kilimani, situated on riparian land, will be demolished as part of efforts to curb flooding and reclaim riverbanks.

The demolition is aimed at removing structures that obstruct floodwater flow and have contributed to repeated flooding events.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is leading the Nairobi River Commission in this enforcement drive.
The exercise is part of the broader Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, with notices of eviction already served to affected residents.

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