[PHOTOS] South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing

The contested land, earmarked for the construction of a market, became the focal point of their protest.

In Summary
  • Carrying placards with messages, the residents called for President William Ruto’s intervention to address the situation.

  • “Stop land corruption. Let’s expose land grabbing, our future is in danger,” women were seen chanting.

Business activities came to a standstill in South B on Friday morning as residents took to the streets in a protest against alleged land grabbing. https://rb.gy/38jv6g

South B MCA Waithera Chege joins residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B MCA Waithera Chege joins residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

Business activities came to a standstill in South B on Friday morning as residents took to the streets in a protest against alleged land grabbing.

The contested land, earmarked for the construction of a market, became the focal point of their protest.

Carrying placards with messages, the residents called for President William Ruto’s intervention to address the situation.

“Stop land corruption. Let’s expose land grabbing, our future is in danger,” women were seen chanting.

South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

Men blew whistles and joined in the protest.

The residents were joined by area MCA Waithera Chege who vowed to ensure the land is not lost.

South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction on February 23, 2024.
South B residents at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction on February 23, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Boda boda riders join South B residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Boda boda riders join South B residents to protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Women hold sukumawiki's during a protest at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
Women hold sukumawiki's during a protest at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
A lady holds a placard as the residents protest against alleged land grabbing at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
A lady holds a placard as the residents protest against alleged land grabbing at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction on February 23, 2024.
South B residents at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction on February 23, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Women demonstrating during a protest at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024.
Women demonstrating during a protest at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
A man holds a placard at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
A man holds a placard at the site of the alleged grabbed land earmarked for market construction at South B, Nairobi on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024.
South B residents protest against land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
South B residents protest against alleged land grabbing in the ward on February 23, 2024
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
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