×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Why cleaning Nairobi rivers is no walk in the park for task force

Bulldozer demolishes a Ukay center Building in Westlands, Nairobi.

On August 6, a green bulldozer rolled into Kileleshwa and brought down a Shell fuel station. The outlet, alongside many others, was said to have been built on riparian land.

The now famous green bulldozer then rolled to the junction of Mbagathi and Lang’ata roads, where it brought down the South End Mall. When it then demolished Ukay Mall in upmarket Westlands, the message was clear. The authorities had decided to act on impunity and bring down all buildings on riparian land. 

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902