Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has condemned the demolition of parts of Gikomba market.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Embakasi East MP, termed the exercise as unlawful and a violation of traders’ rights.
He maintained his stance that he stands in solidarity with traders whose businesses were destroyed despite the existence of court orders barring the demolition.
According to Babu Owino, the affected traders are hardworking Kenyans who depend on the market for their daily livelihoods, as many Kenyans wake up before dawn to sustain their families and contribute to the local economy.
“Despite obtaining court orders to protect their businesses, their premises were still demolished. This is not just a violation of the law; it is a violation of dignity, trust, and justice,” Babu Owino said.
According to the him, the authorities behind the exercise are at fault because they disregarded the court directives undermining the rule of law and eroding public confidence in institutions meant to protect citizens.
He warned that such actions risk setting a dangerous precedent where legal protections can be ignored without consequence, particularly to the detriment of ordinary wananchi.
Babu Owino further called for accountability from those responsible for the demolition and urged relevant agencies to uphold the rights of traders.
