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Relocate or compensate us, say evicted families

Peter Mwathi in black Kaunda suit is shown the map of Makima when the Parliamentary departmental committee on administration and national security members visited the area for fact-finding. August 23, 2021. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard].

Residents of Makima Ward, Mbeere South in Embu County, who were evicted and their houses demolished in April, have narrated their ordeal to a parliamentary committee. 

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security was on a fact-finding visit regarding the eviction of residents by Tana and Athi River Development Authority (TARDA).

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