Kalonzo condemns Mukuru demolitions, says fuelled by grabbers

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, giving his tribute and condolence message during a requiem mass for the late Mama Rosebella Jerono Mudavadi on December 16, 2021, at Friends international church (Quakers) Ngong road. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Wiper Democratic Movement Leader Hon Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the demolitions in Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Njenga, calling it inhumane and senseless.

The Wiper leader visited the area yesterday and said the president swore to protect the citizens and thus the demolitions must be condemned.

He blamed grabbers for the problems the residents are going through, saying that they took advantage of the road construction and are rooting for demolition of other structures in order to grab the land.

Kalonzo promised to deliver the victims plea to President Uhuru Kenyatta so they can be resettled quickly since it is against the Constitution of Kenya to demolish someone’s property without giving them an alternative.

The Wiper leader, who is also the patron of Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation (KMF) announced that it will donate two tonnes of maize flour to the families affected by the demolitions.

Kalonzo was accompanied by MPs Julius Mawathe, Makali Mulu, Jessica Mbalu and Joshua Mwalyo.