Bulldozers Demolish Homes in Nairobi’s Makongeni Estate for Affordable Housing Project - November 2025

Bulldozers have begun demolishing old homes in Nairobi’s Makongeni estate to make way for President Ruto’s affordable housing project. According to the government's development plans, this initiative aims to replace existing structures with new affordable housing units. Demolition activities have officially commenced, and hundreds of residents in the Makongeni area have been rendered homeless, leaving numerous families without shelter. While residents have begun to vacate the area, some are lamenting that they have not yet received the expected compensation.