Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch has asked Governor Mike Sonko not to back down in the ongoing push to save riparian land in the city.
Speaking on Milele FM on Tuesday morning, the MP said that the ongoing demolitions will save Nairobians from perennial flooding that often affects informal settlements.
The ODM MP said that while demolitions may have negative effects on the economy, it is good for the Nairobians and other Kenyans in terms of environmental safety.
He said that some of the buildings have been constructed on flowing rivers thus risking the lives of tenants.
“We are behind Sonko as he seeks to reclaim riparian land in the city,” he said. Oluoch asked Sonko not to listen to critics saying that he is in charge of the city.
“Sonko should ignore the critics and continue with what is good for Nairobians,” he said. The ODM MP however appealed to governor Sonko and the multi-agency team involved in demolitions to be humane.
He said that they should give tenants of the condemned buildings time to evacuate their property before demolition.
On Tuesday, Sonko hit out at his Kiambu counterpart Ferdinand Waititu for questioning the demotion.
Sonko asked the Kiambu governor to mind his own business and stop intruding into city affairs.
The Nairobi governor says that the demolitions have the blessings of the president and will continue.
Last week, the multiagency team demolished the Ukay center in Westlands and Southend mall on Langata road.
The team also demolished part of the Oshwal community center in Westlands.
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