Sakaja raises alarm over alleged illegal night evictions in Mukuru

Speaking on Sunday while accompanying President William Ruto during a visit to the AIC Pipeline area in Embakasi, Sakaja said he personally intervened to halt recent demolitions reportedly carried out at night, terming the actions unlawful and inhumane.

“Your Excellency, I want to bring to your attention that there are people going behind your back and the county’s back to evict residents at night, as happened in Mukuru. Demolishing people’s houses at night without due process or offering them alternatives is against the law. I had to intervene because it is wrong,” Sakaja said.

The Governor emphasised that the county government supports infrastructure development, including the opening of access roads, but insisted that such projects must adhere to the law and respect the rights and dignity of residents.

“If it is about opening access roads, we support and encourage it. But when demolitions are done secretly at night by a section of people in government without the knowledge of the county or even the President, it is unacceptable. Mukuru residents have suffered enough and should not be evicted without being given options on where to relocate,” he added.

Sakaja said he would forward the names of those allegedly involved to the President, underscoring the need for accountability and strict adherence to legal eviction procedures.

His remarks follow recent demolition attempts in parts of Mukuru that were stopped after his intervention, bringing renewed public attention to the plight of affected residents and raising questions over the legality and coordination of eviction exercises in informal settlements.