Residents of Makongeni have taken to the streets to protest a government eviction notice issued to clear the area for an affordable housing project. While they insist they are not opposed to the development, they accuse the government of going back on an earlier pledge that any relocation would be carried out in phases. Instead, they say they have been instructed to vacate their homes by December 2, a deadline they argue is abrupt and inconsiderate. The community also points to the famous Makongeni grounds, a local sporting hub credited with nurturing football stars, including Apha Onyango, as part of the heritage now under threat
