Mathare North woman accuses govt of Ian’s death In a heart-wrenching turn of events, when the officers returned for the body, they denied her the opportunity to accompany her deceased son to the morgue. The woman accused the government of being complicit in her only son’s death, pleading for them to release his body so she could bury him in Kisumu, not Lang’ata.
Violence erupted in Mathare Phase 1 after a resident was tragically hit by a bulldozer and killed on the spot during a demolition exercise. In a separate incident, a young woman narrowly escaped death after being shot, adding to the tension in the area.
The demolition, which was reportedly ongoing despite the incidents, has led to increased anger and frustration among residents. The circumstances surrounding the fatal bulldozer incident and the shooting are not yet clear, but they have further escalated the situation in Mathare Phase 1.
The incidents highlight the challenges faced by residents in informal settlements during demolition exercises and the need for proper coordination and communication between authorities and affected communities. The violence underscores the urgent need for peaceful resolution and dialogue to address the underlying issues in the area.
As tensions remain high, there are calls for investigations into the incidents and for accountability for those responsible for the violence. The situation in Mathare Phase 1 serves as a stark reminder of the complex social, economic, and political challenges facing residents of informal settlements in Kenya.
