Baba Dogo Residents Clash With Police Over PlayGound Grab
Baba Dogo residents battled with police on Friday as they attempted to retrieve their belongings after being evicted from the Baba Dogo playground.
The homeowners claimed that the evictions were part of a targeted land grab by a private corporation.
However, police maintained that they were enforcing a court order for the residents to vacate the property.
Tensions rose as citizens engaged police in running skirmishes while attempting to save what remained of their homes.
Baba Ndogo at StandStill as angry Kenyans Hold Mass Demos Over the Land Grabbing of their Play Ground! pic.twitter.com/oo77kZTIyU
— Mutembei TV (@MutembeiTV) June 14, 2025
Many stated that they would go to court to obtain an injunction to prevent any development in the contested area until their case was heard.
“It seems like someone has taken over this playground and is using the police to demolish the structures at the front to gain access,” Baba Dogo MCA Geophry Majiwa said.
BREAKING: KENAFRIC that belongs to Indians is forcefully grabbing the Baba Dogo football grounds under the protection of armed policemen and Governor Sakaja. This pitch belongs to the community and has produced top talents like Austin Odhiambo, Tyson Otieno, and Michael Olunga. pic.twitter.com/BhcRwN3eaS
— Alinur Mohamed (@AlinurMohamed_) June 13, 2025
“This demolition shows they are targeting the field.”
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Beatrice Auma, director of Glorius Junior Centre, expressed dismay at the school’s unexpected demolition.
“This morning, we found the school demolished. We were given no notice. We feel vulnerable and had to evacuate the children because police were throwing teargas,” she said.
A section of Babadogo residents in Nairobi clash with police during a protest against alleged land grab of a playground in the area; protesters blocked Luckysummer-Babadogo Road Saturday morning pic.twitter.com/RaC4ERGCCj
— Kahawa Tungu (@KahawaTungu) June 14, 2025
Lucy Achieng, an evictee, detailed her ordeal in tears, stating that she was devastated by the sudden eviction.
“I was woken up at 3 a.m. with news that the shelters were being demolished. When I arrived, everything was gone. Please help us. Sakaja, please help,” Lucy pleaded.
Baba Dogo Residents Clash With Police Over PlayGound Grab
