Former Starehe MP Margret Wanjiru has asked Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to go on with the demolition of buildings constructed on riparian land and road reserves.
Wanjiru says that the city will regain its past glory only if structures on road reserves and rivers are cleared.
Speaking to journalists on Sunday at the Jesus Is Alive center in Nairobi, Wanjiru asked Governor Sonko to ignore the 'noise' being made by cartels over the demolitions and clear all buildings on public land.
The city Bishop said that cartels have invaded public land, denying Nairobians access to development.
“Governor Sonko should be fearless and help reclaim public land that has been taken by cartels,” she said.
The former MP also asked Governor Sonko to extend the demolitions to condemned buildings in the city.
She said that some buildings in the city are in a poor state and not fit for people to live in.
“The only way we can tame disasters is by clearing dangerous buildings and structures,” she said.
The city Bishop however asked the Nairobi governor to be humane even as he leads the demolition.
Governor Sonko has said that 4000 buildings sitting on riparian land are set to be demolished.
The buildings include Taj shopping mall and the Weston hotel allegedly owned by Deputy President William Ruto.