The business community from Mt Kenya region through Absalom Odhiambo the Korogocho MCA has appealed to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the ongoing demolitions in riparian areas.
Odhiambo revealed that the business owners called out the DP for failing to protect businesses owned by Mt Kenya entrepreneurs.
The business owners complained that Gachagua had taken on different agendas such as the 'One Man, One Shilling, One Vote' and had forgotten the promises made during the campaigns in 2022.
"Kenyans from Mt Kenya are losing millions in the demolitions and yet you (Gachagua) are out here arguing with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi," he added.
Furthermore, the business owners complained that the current regime had failed to protect low income earners as promised, "We have no one to defend us."
Additionally, the owners expressed their frustrations with the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki who is also from the region for failing to ensure equality in the demolitions.
The business owners argued that those in well off estates such as Karen were not having their property demolished.
"Why are you demolishing houses in Korogocho but not in areas where the river begins? You are only demolishing houses for hustlers and mama mbogas," the MCA added.
The business owners asked the two leaders to intervene and protect the region's interests.
Since the demolitions began last month, hundreds of Kenyans have been left homeless while others have lost their businesses. The government is however compensating all affected households with Ksh10,000.
Additionally, earlier CS Kindiki revealed that all affected households will be prioritised in the allocation of affordable houses.
Meanwhile, the government will establish a recreational centre that will be accessible to the public in all areas where property has been destroyed.
