At the time, the government’s message was clear; move out for your own safety and to make way for development and we will support your transition.
Specifically, each displaced person was promised a KSh 30,000 stipend to help them find their footing in new homes.
However, half a year later, that promise remains unfulfilled, putting the Ruto administration in a tight spot as frustration grows on the ground.
For many Mukuru residents, the demolition wasn't just about losing a roof over their heads, it was a total disruption of their livelihoods.
While some were moved into government-provided housing, the transition has been far from smooth.
The promised cash was intended to cover moving costs, basic amenities, and the inevitable gap in income that occurs when a family is forced to relocate.
Instead of a fresh start, many are now grappling with the harsh reality of waiting for a check that never arrives.
Speaking to local media, residents expressed a deep sense of betrayal. They acted in good faith, following the state's directives and trusting the word of their leaders.
Now, they find themselves in a bureaucratic limbo, wondering why the funds, which were publicly pledged have stalled in the pipeline.
This delay highlights a recurring issue in urban resettlement projects: the gap between high-level policy announcements and the actual delivery of aid to those at the bottom of the pyramid.
As the months pile up, the KSh 30,000 looks less like a relocation fee and more like a symbol of broken trust.
For the residents of Mukuru, the time for promises has passed, they are simply asking for what they were told was rightfully theirs.
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