President Uhuru Kenyatta has revealed that he has been indirectly affected by the ongoing demolitions in Nairobi.
This comes at a time when the demolition of buildings on riparian land enters its second week, an operation that has been hailed and condemned in equal measure.
Attending a church service at the Faith Evangelistic Ministry in Karen, Nairobi on Sunday, the Head of State revealed that the demolitions have since landed him in trouble with some of his friends.
He revealed that some have sought his intervention in salvaging their condemned structures, saying that he has lost many for refusing to step in.
"Over the last week, I have lost many friends. I have received many phone calls from people asking why I am sitting down yet they are losing their properties to the demolitions," he said.
He, however, remained steadfast, maintaining that he remains unmoved with the unfolding situation, pledging full support of the operation.
Uhuru termed his action as a step towards saving the nation from reckless developers and impunity.
"We do not mind losing friends, we will get more friends along the way. It is not like I enjoy the demolitions but we must put an end to this impunity," he added.