Karen Church Demolition Causes Uproar

A section of the leaders including Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and Dagoretti South MP David Waweru are now claiming that the disputed land has been grabbed and illegally sold at ksh.300 million.

The church, located in the heart of Karen had its structures demolished allegedly by the Nairobi County Government on wednesday

According to Rev. Paul Kariuki, County Government askaris stormed the church Wednesday at 1pm and demolished structures estimated to cost Ksh 5M

Sonko and Waweru who visited the demolished churches condemned the demolitions saying the disputed land was being eyed by some individuals.

The disputed land is about one acre and is located in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi.

Sonko and Waweru have now vowed to take legal action against those behind the demolition.

Church officials insist that PCEA has owned the Karen land for the past 12 years and that it has valid documents to prove its ownership.

By Wangui Ngechu

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