Sakaja Issues Warning to County Officials as Riparian Demolitions Intensify

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Speaking during a church service at PCEA Evergreen Parish in Westlands on Sunday, April 3, Sakaja defended the ongoing demolitions of structures along waterways, stating that they are part of a broader strategy to restore natural drainage systems and prevent further loss of life and property.

"Many people are currently losing parts of their property after receiving approvals and building on riparian land and floodplains. Whether this happened years ago or recently, planners and surveyors are expected to adhere to development regulations," he stated.

At the same time, the governor warned those opposed to the demolitions, noting that they cannot build on waterways and then complain about floods.

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"People must take responsibility. You cannot block waterways and then complain about floods," he added.

Sakaja further revealed that enforcement teams are actively reclaiming encroached riparian zones across the city, with ongoing operations in several areas, including Kirichwa Kubwa in Kilimani.

According to the governor, more structures are being identified and demolished as the crackdown expands.

"The work to reclaim riparian land is ongoing at high speed. We are recovering many areas, and as the rains continue, more structures built on riparian land are being identified and removed," he added, noting that no one will be left behind in the crackdown.

Sakaja called on residents living in high-risk areas, including informal settlements such as Grogan, to relocate, warning that continued habitation in flood-prone zones is putting lives at risk.

"In places like Grogan, we are losing lives. This should not be happening. People cannot continue living in dangerous zones. This is not about politics it is about safety and saving lives," he said.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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