Hon. Robert Mbui, a prominent member of the National Assembly, has recently stirred the attention of the House with a crucial notice of motion. He seeks the adjournment of the House’s regular proceedings to discuss the pressing issue of ongoing demolitions and evictions in Athi-River, Machakos County.
The dire situation in Athi-River has been a matter of growing concern, impacting the lives and livelihoods of many residents and in response to Hon. Mbui’s motion, the National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, has directed that this matter will be debated on Thursday, the 19th of October 2023.This decision underscores the significance and urgency of addressing the challenges faced by the affected residents. It is expected that the upcoming debate will provide a platform for lawmakers to deliberate on potential solutions and policies to alleviate the hardships faced by the community in Athi-River. The actions taken in the aftermath of this discussion will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the lives of those affected in Machakos County.