Tag: Evictions
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Mass Evictions in Lagos Displace Thousands, Including Baby Twins Living in a Canoe
Makoko’s Ground Zero: A City in Flux The mass evictions in Lagos’ historic Makoko area have displaced tens of thousands of residents, turning a vibrant water-bound community into a scramble for safety and shelter. As bulldozers rolled in, shattering the rhythm of daily life, families were forced to abandon homes built with scrap wood, corrugated…
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Mass Evictions in Lagos: Thousands Displaced in Makoko, Including Baby Twins Now Living in a Canoe
Introduction: A city’s forced upheaval In Lagos, Nigeria, a shoreline community once celebrated for resilience is waking up to a new kind of dawn — one marked by mass evictions, shattered homes, and a rapid scramble for precarious shelter. Makoko, often described as Lagos’s floating slum, has long symbolized informal settlement challenges. When bulldozers arrived,…
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Mass Evictions in Lagos: Thousands Displaced from Makoko, Including Baby Twins Living in a Canoe
Overview: Evictions Reach Makoko, Lagos In Lagos, Nigeria, a wave of mass evictions has hit the historic fishing community of Makoko, forcing residents from their stilt houses and floating shanties. The unrest is not just about lost property; it’s about displacement, livelihoods, and the urgent need for shelter and services for families already living at…
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Ruto Orders Halt to Mukuru Demolitions After Clashes, Promises Dialogue
President Intervenes as Mukuru Demolitions Spark Clashes President William Ruto publicly confirmed that he personally intervened to halt demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement, amid chaotic scenes and protests that erupted earlier in the week. The move marks a rare direct intervention by the head of state into a contentious urban renewal…
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LSK Takes Makongeni Evictions to Court, Calls for Halt on Demolitions
LSK Taps the Courts Over Makongeni Evictions The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has signaled a legal challenge to the government’s plan to demolish parts of Makongeni Estate as part of a broader push to create new affordable housing. In a bold move aimed at protecting residents and ensuring due process, LSK has urged authorities…
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LSK Moves to Court Over Makongeni Estate Evictions: Calls for Suspension of Demolitions
LSK Seeks Legal Intervention Over Makongeni Estate Evictions The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has escalated its concerns surrounding the planned demolitions at Makongeni Estate, arguing that the process could displace tens of thousands of residents and undermine access to affordable housing. The group has announced intentions to head to court in a bid to…
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LSK Heads to Court Over Makongeni Estate Evictions
LSK Takes Legal Route to Pause Makongeni Demolitions The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced plans to pursue legal action in response to government demolition plans at Makongeni Estate. The move seeks to suspend ongoing and upcoming evictions that are part of a broader project to pave the way for new affordable housing developments.…