During a press briefing on Sunday, Deputy County Commissioner John Kisang directed that the names of the affected residents be sent to the South B office and provided with a copy of the list.
“We cannot accept rampant illegality in government offices. We will investigate and ensure that anyone involved in corruption will be held accountable,” Kisang stated.
The government had previously pledged to distribute ten thousand shillings to each family before demolishing houses in water supply areas across Nairobi, Ngong, and Mathare.
Concerns have intensified, especially with ongoing demolitions in Mathare, where residents claim they are being coerced into paying bribes to avoid eviction.
Kenya Human Rights Commission personnel, who visited the site, highlighted the plight of persons with disabilities (PWDs), expressing frustration over their exclusion from the aid distribution.
“There is a lack of trust in the cash distribution, and support for the affected individuals, especially mothers and children, is not reaching the PWDs,” they noted.
Additionally, Mrs. Susan Irungu, the director of I Rise International School, informed the Nation that demolition workers demanded one million shillings to spare the school, despite having received approval from the Ministry of Education.
The situation has underscored the need for transparency and fair treatment of all affected residents, prompting calls for the government to address these grievances promptly and ensure that aid reaches those in genuine need.
