Ruto Orders Demolition of State House Wall

President William Ruto has directed the removal of a section of State House wall that encroaches on riparian land along the Kibirichwa Kubwa River.

Speaking to the Nairobi County Assembly on April 9th, Ruto said, “State House has received notice from a multi-agency team reclaiming riparian land. Part of the State House boundary along the Kericho River falls within the riparian reserve and must be removed.”

He added, “I promise you that wall will come down.”

The directive comes as part of broader efforts to enforce land and environmental laws, amid growing public concern over encroachments on protected riverbanks across the country.

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Multi Agency Team

The multi agency team notified State House that part of its south western boundary wall extends into protected land along the Kirichwa Kubwa river falls and should be adjusted to comply with environmental regulations.

Authorities indicated the wall falls within the legally protected buffer zone measured from the high water mark.

Exercise To Restore Riparian Land

The inspection was carried out under a broader government led exercise to restore riparian corridors in Nairobi where several structures have been identified that they are obstructing waterways and are contributing to flooding risks.

Officials say enforcement measures are being implemented across both public and private developments found to be in violation of environmental planning standards.

According to president Ruto he was told the affected section of the perimeter wall extends approximately 10 to 15 metres into the riparian reserve.

This prompted the recommendation that the boundary should be realigned to fit with the required environmental rules.

Order Restoration In Urban Planning

President Ruto said the action forms part of a wider push to restore order in urban planning within Nairobi, warning that illegal developments along riverbanks will not be tolerated regardless of ownership.

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President Ruto linked the enforcement to efforts aimed at addressing persistent flooding and protecting critical waterways in the capital.

The announcement comes amid intensified efforts by national and county authorities to reclaim riparian land across Nairobi county.

Structures built along river corridors are increasingly targeted for removal as part of long term environmental protection and drainage improvement in Nairobi city.

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