Business owners count heavy losses after Mukuru demolitions

Mukuru kwa Njenga business owner tries to rebuild his shop after demolition. [Juliet Omelo, Standard

Small businesses in Mukuru Kwa Njenga have suffered heavy losses following Tuesday’s demolitions, which residents and leaders say were carried out with little notice, unclear authority, and no support for affected traders.

Traders said workshops and stalls built over many years were flattened within a single day, wiping out livelihoods and leaving families struggling to meet basic needs, including school fees.