Tension escalated in Kamwangi Town, Kiambu County, as residents took to the streets to protest the sudden overnight demolition of their central market.
This demolition came after President William Ruto, through Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi, on March 7, 2025, launched the modern market in Kamwangi Town. The new market was the third-storey market in the region after Gakuyu and Gakoe.
It is reported that the demolition was done after the traders in the town rejected the market project by President Ruto.
The construction of the new market was to create easy accessibility for the residents and traders, and create an efficient trading environment.
However, the traders were left devastated, with stalls and goods destroyed without prior notice or official communication.
According to the residents, the people responsible for the demolition of the market are not known.
An image seen by Kenyans.co.ke, on Wednesday, May 21, circulating on social media, showed demonstrators blocking roads with stones and burning tyres, causing major traffic disruptions in the town.
The sudden demolition raised concerns about the lack of transparency and communication from the authorities.
Residents are demanding answers and immediate interventions from leaders to address the destruction of the market.
It is reported that the residents woke up to find the market demolished by unknown individuals. The destruction has sparked outrage among the community, who rely heavily on the market for their livelihood.
Residents are demanding answers and immediate intervention to address the destruction and prevent further loss of income
The market is known for its market days on Tuesdays and Fridays, attracting buyers and sellers from the surrounding area.
