County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi speaks in Athi River on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He has promised that the county government will help those affected in the evictions on the East Africa Portland Cement land by offering them shelter during the expected rainy season. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

He said that the county government in conjunction with the Kenya Red Cross Society will work together with the victims to ensure that they get shelter and food during the rainy season.

Mwangangi promised that the county government would coordinate counselling sessions for students in affected schools and candidates who are about to start national examinations.

The deputy governor said that the losses incurred by the victims are immense given that some had their houses demolished.

"The same government told its people that the inhumane demolitions will be a thing of the past and that they will ensure a win-win solution for such cases. Today they have gone back on their word," said Mwangangi.