Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has raised alarm over the ongoing demolitions of structures in Kisumu County by the National Government, allegedly to pave the way for road expansion.
Speaking in the Senate on July 10, Ojienda asked the Roads, Transport and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Eddy Gicheru, to clarify under what legal authority these demolitions are being carried out.
He questioned the committee on whether the affected residents were given any formal notice before the demolitions, and whether public participation was conducted or stakeholders engaged as required by the Constitution and relevant legal frameworks. "The Roads Committee must elucidate on the entities or agencies involved in executing the demolitions, and whether they are acting under a formal directive or legal mandate," he said.
An image of Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda on July 11, 2025.
