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The Kenyan government’s approach to demolitions, especially in the name of building unaffordable houses, has sparked outrage, and rightfully so. 

Families, many of whom have lived in their homes for years, are being forcibly removed from the land they call home.

This isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about livelihoods, memories, and the dignity of people who find themselves caught in the crossfire of development. 

The government’s push to build high-cost housing projects while demolishing homes to make way for them doesn’t solve Kenya’s housing crisis—it deepens it. 

These demolitions are often carried out without adequate consultation, support, or alternatives for those displaced. 

What does it say about a society when the most vulnerable are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives for the sake of progress?

It’s inhumane. It’s unjust. It is not a solution; it’s a punishment. And it needs to stop.

Imagine waking up one day, only to find that your home where you’ve raised your children, built your life, and planted roots has been reduced to rubble. 

You stand there, helpless, as the machinery demolishes not just your house but your future. 

This is the harsh reality many Kenyans are facing today. The government’s focus on constructing unaffordable houses instead of providing solutions for the people who already need homes is a glaring mistake.

There’s a real need for affordable housing in Kenya, but demolishing homes to build new ones that most citizens can’t afford is not the way forward. 

The government must rethink its approach, involving communities in the planning process and prioritizing affordable housing projects that actually meet the needs of ordinary Kenyans. 

They must recognize that urban development should never come at the cost of the lives of those who are already struggling to make ends meet.

Instead of pushing people off land they’ve lived on for decades, why not focus on creating homes they can actually afford? 

Why tear down what little people have when there’s still room for collaboration and better solutions?

Kenya’s future shouldn’t come at the expense of its people. The government must stop demolitions and focus on building a future that includes everyone.