Sakaja’s Lawsuit Exposes Kilimani Landlords’ Tactics to Evade Government Regulations
“We must adhere to the proper procedure. We have arrested and charged a significant number of developers, but you ask, “Then what?” Sakaja questioned.
The county administrator was responding to an outcry from Kilimani residents who complained that the rapidly expanding highrise buildings were putting a strain on the area’s infrastructure and road network.
The residents bemoaned the impact of the buildings on the area’s sewer lines and the inability of the infrastructure to accommodate the population’s continued growth.
“In this area, greedy developers are constructing structures that have never existed before. I am challenging some of the responsible agencies, particularly the governor of Nairobi, to assert their authority.
David Kiaraho, a resident of Kilimani, lamented that, in terms of population density, the sewer, which was designed over 50 years ago, the installed pipes, and the road network, such as Kindaruma Road, cannot support the upcoming population.
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The Governor, however, stated that the county government was establishing a 10% greenery policy for developers to protect the environment.
“Developers must implement the 10 percent landscaping policy. Numerous estates and apartment complexes consist entirely of concrete. It is detrimental to our health, said Sakaja.
In addition, he mentioned that the required distance between any development and the road was six meters. The distance is reserved for future road expansion.
“We are redesigning many of our roads and expect drivers to adhere to the 6-meter rule. We must take stringent measures because we are focused on the future. If we do not resolve this issue in Nairobi immediately, in five years there will be anarchy.
“Every proposed development must include a green space. You must provide trees and a space for children to play,” Sakaja continued.
The rapid construction of high-rise buildings has prompted wealthy homeowners to sell their homes and relocate in recent years, citing a lack of privacy.
Sakaja’s Lawsuit Exposes Kilimani Landlords’ Tactics to Evade Government Regulations
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