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Originally published by Nation CountiesJuly 5, 2026
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Pangani residents speak on demolition that led to Thika Superhighway protest
'They came early this morning and told us no one was allowed to remain here... We ended up on the roadside with our belongings.'..
✨ Key Highlights
Residents of Pangani, Nairobi, were left homeless and protesting after a demolition at the Kwa Njoroge informal settlement disrupted traffic on the Thika Superhighway. Affected families claim the demolition was conducted without adequate notice.
- Over 1,000 residents are reported to have been displaced.
- Affected families and businesses, some operating for over 15 years, allege they were forced out with little time to salvage belongings.
- The evictions are linked to a decades-long ownership dispute over a 44-acre parcel, with a city auctioneer stating residents were compensated with Sh3,000 each.
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