Wamuzi News Ke
A fresh political storm erupted on Friday after Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claimed that the government is secretly planning a sweeping demolition exercise targeting several residential estates in Nairobi.
The outspoken legislator warned that thousands of city residents could soon face forceful evictions if the alleged plan is executed. He insisted that the state is preparing to reclaim land it believes was irregularly acquired, a move he says will destabilize families who have lived in the affected estates for decades.
According to Owino, the planned operation is said to involve multi-agency teams and could be rolled out without adequate public participation or resettlement arrangements. He condemned what he termed as a covert strategy to displace low- and middle-income Nairobians under the guise of “restoring government land.”
The MP accused senior state officials of driving the alleged agenda and vowed to challenge any attempt to demolish occupied properties without proper legal processes. He insisted that the government must offer transparency, compensation, and relocation plans before taking action that would leave innocent Kenyans homeless.
Residents across several city estates have already expressed panic following the claims, with some calling on the government to issue a formal statement clarifying its position. Community leaders warned that any unannounced demolitions could trigger chaos, economic disruption, and widespread humanitarian concerns.
Owino urged city dwellers to remain vigilant and united as he pushes for the issue to be addressed in Parliament. He emphasized that no demolition should proceed until the rights and welfare of affected households are guaranteed.
The allegations now place pressure on authorities to either confirm or refute the claims as tension grows among homeowners and tenants in multiple Nairobi neighborhoods.
