Chaos was witnessed in Nairobi’s Korogocho slums in Kariobangi after residents protested the government’s plans to evict them from their homes to make way for housing projects.
The agitated protestors stormed the Chief’s Camp in Korogocho causing operations at the office to come to a standstill.
The residents later set fire to a building within the camp, expressing their anger towards the government’s proposed eviction.
Residents burn building, chant ‘Ruto Must Go’ during a public forum. Photo: Courtesy.
The RC building, located between the Chief’s office and the Korogocho Police Post, was also pelted with stones.
However, firefighters were unable to respond to the situation.
According to reports from the administration units in the area, the building was housing National Government Administration Officers (NGAO).
Moreover, none of the officers were affected during the demonstrations.
Additionally, the chief’s office and the adjacent police post were also unaffected during the standoff, which lasted for the better part of the day.
Videos and images shared online showed residents chanting “Ruto Must Go” while accusing the government of ignoring their welfare with the planned evictions.
The government’s housing project plans within the slums of Kariobangi and Mathare have been contentious, especially after the government evicted residents living along the riverbanks.
