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Panic as more buildings marked for demolition in Kisumu

Swan Center in Kisumu (PHOTO: STANDARD)

Tension has gripped businesses after Kenya Railways officials fenced off several iconic buildings along the streets of Kisumu Town to pave way for a fresh round of demolitions.

The development is set to be a major blow to the county's economy where about some 10,000 people have already been rendered jobless in the last couple of weeks because of demolitions.

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