[PHOTO] Lavington residents protest construction of 13-storey block

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•The area residents stated that the exercise to build a 3-store block leading to 512 units will ruin the environment.

•The Lavington residents association says Nairobi is becoming a concrete jungle. They questioned where their kids will play from if the building is set up.

by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter

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26 October 2023 - 11:31

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Kilimani MCA Moses Ogeto addresses the media at the site of the construction of a 13 storey building along Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington, Nairobi. October 26, 2023.
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Lavington residents on Thursday protested against the development of a 13-storey block.

The peaceful protests took place along Mbaazi Avenue in Kilimani.

The residents were led by Kilimani MCA Moses Ogeto.

Kilimani MCA Moses Ogeto addresses the media at the site of the construction of a 13 storey building along Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington, Nairobi. October 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

A Nema certificate pasted on the construction site of the 13 storey building along Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington, Nairobi. October 26, 2023
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Lavington residents carrying placards in opposition to construction of a 13-storey building in the area
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The construction of a 13 storey building with 512 units at Mbaazi avenue in Lavington, Nairobi on October 26, 2023
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Residents of Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington protest against the construction of a 13 storey building with 512 units on October 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Certifications pasted on the wall of the construction site of the 13 storey building along Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington, Nairobi. October 26, 2023.
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Mbaazi area chairman Benard Kinara shows the Court injunction letter seeking to stop the construction of a 13 storey building of 512 units on October 26,2023
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The said construction of a 13 storey building with 512 units at Mbaazi avenue in Lavington, Nairobi that the area residents are protesting against on October 26, 2023
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Kilimani MCA Moses Ogeto addresses the media at the site of the construction of a 13 storey building along Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington, Nairobi. October 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Residents of Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington protest against the construction of a 13 storey building with 512 units on October 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

The residents stated that the exercise to build a 3-storey block leading to 512 units would ruin the environment.

The Lavington Residents Association said Nairobi is becoming a concrete jungle and questioned where their kids will play if the building is put up.

Residents of Mbaazi Avenue in Lavington protest against the construction of a 13 storey building with 512 units on October 26, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI