The structure is a few metres from Aerodrome road and the railway line.
Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi's car bazaar situated opposite the Nyayo National Stadium being demolished on Friday, February 15, 2019. /COURTESY
Armed police officers were on the site to oversee the demolition process.
Business structures along Aerodrome drive belonging to Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatang'i which were demolished on Friday, February 15, 2019. /COLLINS KWEYU
The demolition has resulted in a major traffic snarl-up on the busy Lang'ata Road heading into town.
Business structures along Aerodrome drive belonging to Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatang'i which were demolished on Friday, February 15, 2019. /COLLINS KWEYU
Last year, the Nairobi county government said it will continue to demolish buildings on public and riparian land.
Business structures along Aerodrome drive belonging to Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatang'i which were demolished on Friday, February 15, 2019. /COLLINS KWEYU
Julius Wanjau, who heads the county’s multi-agency team carrying out the demolitions, said marked buildings will be brought down.
During last year's Jamhuri Day celebrations, Governor Mike Sonko asked developers who have put up buildings on riparian land to approach City Hall before the county demolishes their property.
He asked them to produce a plan of how they will demolish the structures at their own cost.
- The Star