Nairobi County Govt begins demolitions in Ngara

The Nairobi County Government has begun demolition of structures in Ngara area to pave way for matatu termini.

According to the county director of operations, Peter Mbaya, a three month notice that had been extended by two weeks, for businessmen to vacate the area already expired.

“Once we give notice, I don’t think we need more consultation, Nairobi has to be orderly,” he said on Tuesday.

He explained that the operation is targeting businesses that are illegally positioned in public areas which limits movement of matatus in and out of the city centre.

After the demolition process is completed at the Fig Tree terminus in Ngara, the government will move the process to Desai Road, Park Road, Muthurwa and finally Railways.

He however noted that this was an interim move, saying that matatu movement in the CBD will eventually be phased out.

Last month, the Government announced the construction of nine termini outside the city centre where Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) will be relocated to.