Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has been given the go-ahead to begin the process of evicting street families from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
This came after the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously approved a motion to evict street families from the CBD on Thursday, December 1.
In addition, the MCAs issued a one-month notice about the planned removal of all street children from the city center.
This includes all street families who live in the county or claim to be involved in socioeconomic activities.
The MCAs had previously urged Sakaja to house a rehabilitation center for street children and families in order to restore order and sanity to the city.
The MCAs, led by Nairobi South MCA and Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege, asked Sakaja to expedite the construction of the Ruai rehabilitation centre.
“This will facilitate a better life for the families,” Waithera stated.
The constitution, according to County legislators, requires all State organs and public officers to address the needs of vulnerable groups in society.
According to the MCAs, these vulnerable groups include women, older members of society, people with disabilities, children, and youth.
Waithera claims that street families and children are vulnerable as they are exposed to harm and exploitation.
Kenyans have accused some street children of mugging, pick-pocketing, and snatching their belongings.
