Kirichwa Kubwa River, a tributary of the Nairobi River, passing through marked riparian areas within the grounds of State House, Nairobi, pictured on April 14, 2026, during an ongoing government exercise to identify structures slated for demolition in efforts to restore and rehabilitate the river and protect its riparian ecosystem. Bonface Bogita | Nation
A section of the State House perimeter wall along the Kirichwa Kubwa River has officially been earmarked for demolition after authorities established that it sits on protected riparian land.
The directive, backed by a multi-agency team and affirmed by President William Ruto last week, now comes with a 14-day notice for compliance failing which enforcement action will be taken.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says the government must lead by example, warning that the ongoing reclamation of riparian land across the city will spare no one
