Eastleigh Demolition Set for Today Amid Contentious Land Dispute
Nairobi, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – Tensions are rising in Eastleigh after reports emerged that a demolition exercise is scheduled to take place on 12th Street, Plot No. 36/II/238, despite the matter still being under active consideration before the High Court.
The case, currently before Hon. Lady Justice T. Murige at the Environment and Land Court, Milimani, pits businessman Farouk Muslim against Nassiri Jillo alias Koree, with ownership of the contested property yet to be determined.
According to local accounts, residents expressed alarm after learning that enforcement officers were allegedly preparing to move forward with the demolition. Among those reportedly linked to the operation were senior security officials,
including the
1. OCPD Starehe (Mr. Wilson Muraya)
Mr. Wilson Muraya
Mr. Wilson Muraya, OCPD Starehe, whose office has been referenced in community reports on the Eastleigh demolition dispute.
2. DCC Kamukunji (Mr. Fredrick Muli)
DCC Muli in handcuff during a former arrest by Anti corruption officers.
Fredrick Muli, Deputy County Commissioner of Kamukunji, mentioned in community reports on the Eastleigh demolition dispute.
3. DCIO Starehe (Mr. Ambani)
4. OCS Eastleigh North (Mr. Hassan Mohamed)
These reports have stirred debate over whether the planned action is in line with the subsisting court order or whether it risks undermining the judicial process. Members of the Eastleigh community voiced fears that if demolitions proceed unchecked, public confidence in due process and judicial authority could be eroded.
While the matter remains before the courts, some local narratives have cast Nassiri Jillo as a recurring figure in land disputes in the area. Community discussions suggest that his influence in property matters has often generated sharp divisions. It is important to note, however, that such claims remain allegations and have not been proven in any court of law.
Legal commentators warn that moving ahead with demolitions in defiance of a court order could amount to contempt of court, a serious offense with potential consequences for all parties involved. “Court orders are not suggestions—They are binding directives,” one legal analyst observed. “If they are ignored, the very foundation of the rule of law is placed at risk.”
Attention has now shifted to oversight bodies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Both institutions face growing public expectations to ensure that enforcement actions respect judicial authority and that no party is seen to act above the law.
For now, the Eastleigh community remains on edge, closely monitoring how events unfold and whether the scheduled demolition will proceed despite the pending High Court determination.
