On Friday, May 8, Kariobangi residents took to the streets to demonstrate against evictions that left over 7,000 residents homeless.
The residents burnt tires on the Kariobangi – Korogocho bridge – Komarock road junction, making it impassable for motorists.
In a video circulating on social media, residents expressed their displeasure at the government's decision to evict the residents in the area and demanded answers of where they would reside.
"We woke up very early in the morning to vote for you President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. Where will we go? We do not even have food to eat and instead, the government demolishes our houses. We want you to come to Korogocho and address this issue," an elderly woman demanded.
"Right now, the country is grappling with the Coronavirus pandemic. They have told us not to go to work, they have evicted our houses, where do they expect us to live? We have small children and elderly women, where will we take them?" another woman questioned.
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has since indicated that a number of lawmakers will visit the area and distribute food to the eviction victims.
On Monday, May 4, over 7000 residents from Kariobangi Sewage Estate in Nairobi were left homeless after the government moved to demolish the settlement.
The demolition exercise was overseen by the Ministries of Land and Water in a move to reclaim the parcel of land.
Amnesty International on Thursday, May 8, asked the government to take full responsibility for the injustices suffered by the over 7,000 families.
The NGO added that the government should alleviate the vistims from suffering and prevent them from possible spread of the coronavirus by ensuring the vulnerable have adequate shelter.
