The Kenya Railways Corporation has defended the demolition of businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, saying the move is part of a land repossession process aimed at easing transport ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
On Tuesday night, bulldozers demolished several properties, including a restaurant and car wash belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, as well as other businesses such as liquor outlets and beauty salons, in an operation supervised by security officers who patrolled the area.
In a subsequent statement released on Wednesday, the State corporation revealed plans to construct a railway station adjacent to Nyayo National Stadium and a railway spur line from the Nairobi Central station through Nyayo National Stadium area, Kibera, to Talanta Sports City Stadium to ease movement during the AFCON tournament.
