Kamukunji MP demands end to harassment of Eastleigh, Gikomba traders
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1— Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called on Nairobi City County to halt alleged harassment, arbitrary arrests and destruction of traders’ property in Eastleigh and Gikomba, warning…
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has demanded a parliamentary investigation into the disaster management response following an 18-storey building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, nearly ten days ago. He expressed disappointment with the rescue efforts, saying hopes of finding survivors are fading. Hassan criticized the slow pace of the operation, questioning why it took over eight days to clear debris from a single building.
He also highlighted a lack of adequate emergency personnel and equipment. The MP urged authorities to review the situation, retrieve all trapped individuals, and address the impact on local businesses due to road closures. Hassan planned to raise the issue in Parliament when lawmakers reconvene, calling for an inquiry into the country's disaster management preparedness.
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