Former Gem Member of Parliament Jakoyo Midiwo has opposed the possible demolition of the Weston Hotel which is associated with Deputy President William Ruto.
This follows reports that the hotel is built on public land which was originally allocated to the Kenya Civil Aviation.
Speaking on NTV’s AM Live Tuesday morning, the former National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader advised against destroying the hotel in the ongoing demolition of condemned structures.
Instead, he advised that it be handed over to the government and aid in income generation.
‘’Weston hotel must not be brought down but instead be given to the government,’’ he noted.
He noted that the same should also apply to other properties fraudulently acquired by politicians across the city, saying that they are more beneficial in the hands of the government than when destroyed.
He claimed that many more individuals used dubious ways to get prime properties in Nairobi suburbs, which were originally public properties and must also be compelled to hand them back.
‘’Many politicians acquired properties in Lavington and Kileleshwa when they could and which should as well be given back,’’ he added.
This follows President Uhuru Kenyatta's pledge to ensure the continuation of the demolitions of the condemned structures without fear or favor.