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Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions

Residents engage police in running battles during the demolition of houses and business premises in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi South, Nairobi, on January 20, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Tension was high in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, on Tuesday morning as residents protested against demolitions, triggering running battles with police.

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