Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has publicly raised concern over alleged illegal night demolitions and evictions in Mukuru, warning that some individuals within government structures may be acting without proper authorization.

Speaking while accompanying President William Ruto during a visit to the AIC Pipeline area in Embakasi, the Governor said he had 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 emphasized that the county government is not opposed to infrastructure development, including the construction of access roads, but insisted that all projects must follow legal procedures and respect the rights 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 further indicated that he would share the names of those allegedly responsible with the President, underscoring the need for accountability and adherence to the law.

The Governor’s remarks come after recent demolition attempts in Mukuru that he intervened to stop, drawing public attention to the plight of affected residents and the legality of eviction procedures.