Don't Demolish Buildings, Move the Rivers Instead - Governor Ferdinand Waititu Tells Gov't [VIDEO]

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has reacted to the ongoing demolition of  buildings by the government in Nairobi.

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Waititu has asked the government to stop bringing down the expensive structures sitting on riparian land and instead “move the rivers.”

Waititu said he does not support the demolitions since they leave owners counting losses.

“Kama watu wanasupport ubomoaji, mimi hapana support. Mambo iangaliwe kama kuna nyumba yako imekaribiana na mto, wewe uambiwe ni gharama yako kuhakikisha hiyo mto imesonga kidogo. Lakini kubomoa nyumba is not a solution. Honestly speaking. It’s such a big loss,” Waititu said.

Last week saw some expensive buildings including Ukay Mall, parts of Hindu Religious Centre Oshwal, Java House restaurant and the South End Mall flattened.

On Friday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said that in addition from demolition, government officers who approved the setting up of such buildings on wetlands will be prosecuted.

Speaking at a church service in Nairobi on Sunday, the President further said he had lost friends over the demolitions adding that he's ready to lose more.

“I have lost close friends over the war on corruption. We must be ready to lose friends and do what is right in the eyes of God,” the President said.