Kenyans Evicted From KPC, KRC Wayleave Lands Countrywide
On Tuesday, March 18, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) began evicting Kenyans who were illegally residing on wayleave land around the country.
In a statement, the corporation said that the experiment would be carried out in partnership with other institutions.
This includes the National Government Administrative Office (NGAO), the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and the Kenya Railways Corporation.
According to KPC, this step was made to protect people living along the pipeline’s right of way from potential hazards caused by human activity around and on top of the oil pipeline.
MULTI-agency team from KPC, NGAO, KURA and Kenya Railways begins evicting squatters from pipeline wayleave land nationwide over safety concerns. pic.twitter.com/dqpIlxstLO
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As the evictions began in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Tuesday, KPC’s Pipeline Wayleave Manager Stanley Manduku emphasized that it was vital for the squatters’ wellbeing.
“While regrettable, evicting the illegal settlers is necessary to avert potential catastrophes like oil spills or fires that could occur if the pipeline is compromised,” he stated.
“KPC has followed all legal procedures and the evictions are underpinned by a court ruling. We have also sought alternative dispute resolution mechanisms before resorting to evictions as a last recourse.”
According to reports, the communities living in these regions were widely discussed through public barazas and were told of the impending evictions multiple times.
Manduku further stated that national and local government officials had been alerted of the upcoming evictions.
He encouraged that the process to proceed without escalation of tensions or bloodshed.
The Nairobi Deputy County Commissioner is among the officials involved in the planning process, and he will oversee the eviction exercise in Nairobi to keep the peace.
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“We are committed to carrying out these evictions humanely and peacefully, with utmost respect for human dignity,” Manduku remarked.
“Our close collaboration with local leaders and security agencies will ensure the process is conducted professionally.”
This eviction is expected to impact hundreds of houses around the country that have allegedly encroached on pipeline land over the last 25 years.
KPC has also stated that it intends to install perimeter fences and improve surveillance along the way leaves in order to deter future invasions.
Kenyans Evicted From KPC, KRC Wayleave Lands Countrywide
