A few months ago Nairobi Govornor released an audio where he was heard insulting a Nairobi Tycoon Mike Maina claiming that he had broken laws when he commissioned demolitions of houses on his land in Nyama Villas in Kayole.
Following a court ruling by Justice Bernard Eboso on Tuesday stated that Maina did not break any law and that a 2014 judgement requiring tenants on the land to vacate was still in force.
About 20 families whose houses were demolished moved to court seeking compensation from the city tycoon.
Through lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, the families accused Muthithi Investments Limited of invading their property, which left them without an opportunity to salvage their personal property and possessions.
Mr Kinyanjui said in a sworn statement that no eviction could be carried out unless a notice period of not less than three months is issued and personally served on the persons to be affected.
“No eviction notice was ever issued to us requiring us to vacate the suit property. We have all along been aware that the suit is still pending before this court and no meeting had been convened by Muthithi to notify the families of the intended eviction,” read court documents.
However, State House announced the suspension of demolitions of buildings across the country, giving relief to developers who have been hardest hit by a phased plan which had targeted thousands of properties amid a slowdown in the real estate sector.