Woodley Estate demolition Stories

Nairobi Woodley Estate residents decry illegal eviction and harassment by goons, demand police intervention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The tenants say court orders meant to protect them from eviction are being ignored, leading to violent break-ins and mounting insecurity.

Demolition of Woodley houses signals an end to Nairobi's colonial estates
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Other estates likely to be affected include Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Mbotela, Ziwani, Makongeni and Jericho.

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