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Uhuru orders arrest of these Gov't officials

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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday directed the arrest of Government officials who approved construction of buildings on riparian land.

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Speaking during the unveiling of Prism Towers, located in Upperhill area, Mr. Kenyatta said that the demolition of such property will continue until the land is reclaimed.

“We will continue to demolish properties constructed on riparian lands, equally punish officials who made approvals for those properties,” he said.

He added that the efforts were being made in a bid to fight rampant corruption in the country.

“We are doing everything to discourage corruption. It is possible to do clean business in Kenya, this is what we want to encourage,” Kenyatta said.

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The head of state's declaration comes a day after Southend mall on Lang'ata road was brought down by NEMA.

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