President William Ruto revealed that he personally intervened to stop demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement after chaotic scenes and protests erupted earlier in the week. The demolitions, which began on Tuesday, involved bulldozers and security forces moving into the settlement as residents sought to block the exercise. "Juzi niliona kuna watu wameenda kubomolea watu pale Mukuru, nikawaambia wasimamishe na wawache ujinga. Instead, he said the government must work with Kenyans, explain plans, and provide alternative settlement options. The high-tension demolitions, linked to an attempted expansion of feeder roads inside the settlement, triggered fierce responses from residents and local leaders.

Source: The Star January 25, 2026 01:37 UTC