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Originally published by Nation CountiesJuly 4, 2026
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Families in Mombasa estate fear eviction as affordable housing project looms
Residents endure days of anxiety amid reports that demolitions could begin at any time...
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Over 200 households in Mombasa's Changamwe estate are facing imminent eviction following the expiry of a government notice to vacate their homes for an affordable housing project.
- An estimated 800 people are expected to be affected, with about 170 houses marked for demolition.
- Residents, who have lived in the estate for decades, have expressed anxiety and distress, citing inadequate public participation and short notice.
- Their lawyer maintains that any eviction would violate court orders preserving the status quo pending a petition challenging the demolition.
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