Kibera famous CEO and MP aspirant Nicholus Okach has strongly urged the government to fully compensate residents of Kibera before carrying out planned demolitions in parts of the informal settlement later this month.
His remarks follow the circulation of viral eviction notices targeting residents of Zone A and Zone C, ordering families to vacate their homes to pave way for a slum upgrading and urban renewal programme. The notices have caused widespread fear and uncertainty among families who have lived in the area for decades.
Okach said that while he supports government efforts to provide decent and affordable housing, development must never come at the expense of human dignity.
“No Kenyan deserves to be evicted like an animal in the name of development. People must be treated with respect, and compensation must come first,” Okach said.
He sharply criticised the silence of area MP Orero, accusing him of failing to stand with the very people who elected him.
“This is the time for leadership. The MP should come out strongly, stand with the residents and defend them, instead of dining comfortably with those oppressing them,” he added.
Okach noted that he has consistently been at the forefront of fighting for better housing, improved living conditions and access to quality education for children and youth in Kibera. He said his long-standing community work reflects his deep understanding of the challenges faced by informal settlement residents.
Through his Ommoh Homes initiative and his foundation, Okach said he has continued to empower residents by promoting affordable housing projects, skills training, youth mentorship and education support programmes.
He called on the government to engage residents openly, publish clear resettlement plans and ensure that no family is displaced without fair compensation, alternative housing and basic services.
As tension continues to rise in Kibera, Okach’s statement has intensified public debate over how slum upgrading projects should be implemented without violating the rights and dignity of vulnerable communities.