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There was drama at the Syokimau area in Mavoko, Machakos County after a section of squatters claiming a prime piece of land in the area, attempted to stop a private developer from constructing a perimeter fence. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]
The High Court has declared the forced eviction and demolition of houses in several Nairobi slums earlier this year illegal and unconstitutional.
The affected areas, including Mathare, Gwa Kairu, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, and Kiamaiko slums, were targeted by a government directive to remove residents due to the threat of flooding.
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