Kimani Wamatang’i Business Area Nyayo Stadium Demolished At Night, Many Cars Destroyed

Kiambu Governor, Kimani Wamatang’i, is counting heavy losses after his commercial buildings near Nyayo Stadium were demolished in a late night demolition.
The exercise was carried out under heavy police protection, an operation that left workers stranded, vehicles damaged and raised serious questions
Excavators and bulldozers escorted by anti-riot police entered shortly before midnight along Douglas Wakiihuri Road along Lang’ata Road, resulting in running fights
Videos widely shared on social media showed armed police patrolling the area as Superclean Shine Enterprises premises were vandalized.

Kiambu Governor, Kimani Wamatang’i, is counting heavy losses after his business buildings near Nyayo Stadium were demolished.

The operation was carried out under heavy police protection, leaving workers stranded and property destroyed. Photo: Derrick Mbugua.
Source: UGC

The late-night operation was carried out under heavy police protection, leaving several workers stranded and several vehicles, including Wamatangi’s, damaged.

How the demolition of Wamatangi property happened

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It happened along Douglas Wakiihuri Road, near Lang’ata Road, where excavators and bulldozers entered shortly before midnight.

The installations were escorted by a large contingent of police officers in full riot gear, and by dawn, structures had been leveled, equipment destroyed and vehicles parked in the area destroyed.

Videos that went viral on social media showed riot police patrolling the area as an excavator tore apart buildings.

Officers were seen carrying batons and tear gas launchers as they watched the demolition continue overnight.

The business, which operates under Superclean Shine Enterprises, offers car washing, carpet and mechanical cleaning services among others.

As the demolition continued, tension spread in the neighborhood as local business owners and young people working in the area tried to protest the operation, leading to clashes with the police.

Huge bonfires were lit along parts of the road as crowds expressed anger over the late-night activities.

When dawn came and the buildings were demolished, police officers who were escorting bulldozers from the area continued to communicate with the residents who had gathered.

Why did Wamatangi file a petition in court regarding his property?

The demolition occurred during an ongoing legal dispute after Wamatangi went to court over what he described as verbal threats to demolish the buildings.

In an application filed at the Milimani Commercial Magistrate’s Court, the governor said that the land in question belongs to the Kenya Railways Corporation and that he had legally occupied it for more than two decades.

He claimed that this long-term plan proved the existence of a valid and ongoing arrangement, where he had established and operated his business with the full knowledge and acceptance of the government agency.

The petition further states that around December 17, 2025, persons alleged to be officers, agents or employees working on behalf of Kenya Railways illegally visited the premises and issued verbal threats of eviction.