“Part of The State House Wall Will Be Demolished!” – Ruto Announces
President William Ruto has announced the demolition of a section of the perimeter wall at State House, Nairobi, after it was found to encroach on the riparian land.
Speaking at the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Head of State revealed that he had been issued a notice.
The multi-agency team tasked with reclaiming riparian reserves indicated that part of the State House wall falls within the riparian land near Kirichwa Kubwa River.
“State House has received a notice that part of the State House boundary wall along the Kirichwa Kubwa River falls within the riparian reserve. And it must come down,” Ruto said.
William Ruto Tells Nairobi MCAs Section of State House Will Be Demolished Over Riparian Land Encroachment pic.twitter.com/N0X7RG6g1Q
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He assured the county leaders that the directive would be implemented without delay.
He also reiterated that the section of the wall in question would be removed to comply fully with the regulations.
“They have told me at least 15 metres from the high mark. I promise you that wall will come down,” he added.
Riparian reserves are protected areas that are mostly found adjacent to rivers and other waterways, where construction is restricted to protect the environment.
According to the Head of State, environmental degradation and land encroachment, particularly in Nairobi, have made flooding more severe.
Ruto’s announcement comes on the back of an intensified crackdown by a multi-agency team to reclaim riparian reserves, targeting buildings and structures in Nairobi erected illegally near the wetland.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja recently ordered the immediate demolition of illegal structures along riverbanks and the relocation of individuals occupying riparian land to curb persistent flooding in the city.
Speaking in Westlands on March 18, 2026, Sakaja said implementation had begun following the submission of an action report by the Infrastructure committee.
He said the county officials would target structures that have restricted waterways, with Sakaja citing cases where rivers had been reduced to narrow culverts unable to handle heavy water flow.
Sakaja also called for more accountability, blaming illegal dumping and non-compliance with approved building plans for worsening the flooding crisis.
“Part of The State House Wall Will Be Demolished!” – Ruto Announces
