Activist Boniface Mwangi has condemned the government’s demolition of business property belonging to Kiambu County’s Wamatangi, describing the operation as “criminal and evil.”
In a statement on Monday, Mwangi said while the government has a right to reclaim public land, the timing and execution of the demolition raised serious concerns. He noted that Wamatangi had resisted allowing President William Ruto to build affordable housing projects on the disputed land, arguing that the governor was acting to protect public property from what he described as a potential scam.
“The government moved in the middle of the night to destroy private property. Regardless of politics, destroying cars and businesses harms innocent citizens. Who will compensate them?” Mwangi asked.
The activist also highlighted what he sees as selective enforcement of land laws, pointing to properties like Rubis stations built on public land along Haile Selassie Avenue and opposite Nyayo National Stadium. “Let’s reclaim all illegally acquired land,” he said, adding that he supports the reclaiming of public property but insists accountability must be consistent.
Mwangi’s statement comes amid growing tension in Kiambu County, where land disputes and development projects have become highly politicized ahead of the 2027 elections.
