Kenyans question why apartments next to Java were not demolished

Kenyans question why apartments next to Java were not demolished

Photo of the building

According to the environment body, the two buildings had been built on riparian land

There was speculation on who owns the block and why it was not touched

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on Monday demolished a Java House outlet and Shell petrol station in Nairobi’s Kileleshwa estate.

According to the environment body, the two buildings had been built on riparian land and encroached on a road reserve.

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Hawk-eyed Kenyans, however, could not help but notice an apartment block right next to the demolished buildings remained intact.

There was speculation on who owns the block and why it was not touched.

Some netizens went ahead to speculate whether the landlord had employed some ‘dirty tactics’.

Interestingly enough, just adjacent to Java in Kileleshwa are a couple of apartments. Wonder if NEMA will demolish those too. Or did the landlord refuse to "play ball"?— brian kuira (@kuirab) August 6, 2018

Same thought.. Still standing. pic.twitter.com/GYy44KXm5n— Winnie Badiah (@Badiah) August 6, 2018

After finishing with the JAVA and Shell in Kileleshwa, NEMA should then go for this building on Langata Rd @AgolaLinda@arabella_gracey @O_NyangaiMhttps://t.co/uKhtGU3wqT— JOloo (@oloojl) August 6, 2018

The demolition caught employees of the two establishments (Java and Shell) unawares and they salvaged the little they could before the buildings were crushed.

A statement seen by Ureport on Tuesday indicated that NEMA would continue with the demolition exercise in its bid to ensure a clean environment for all.