A dispute has emerged between Woodley MCA Davidson DNG Ngibuini and Nairobi City County following the demolition of kiosks at the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly City Mortuary.
Ngibuini has accused Governor Johnson Sakaja and Health, Wellness and Nutrition County Executive Committee Member Suzanne Silantoi of overseeing the demolition of the structures, which he says had received county approval and were being operated by women traders from Woodley.
“This evening, Governor Sakaja and his CECM Suzzanne Silantoi have ordered and executed the demolition of Elegant Modern Kiosks which had been set up lawfully at the Nairobi Funeral Home (formerly known as City Mortuary),” Part of his statement read.
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In a statement, the MCA said the kiosks provided funeral related services, including the sale of coffins and access to hearse and other funeral services, helping bereaved families access essential services in one location.
He maintained that the structures had been approved on 22 August 2025 and were part of a wider plan to improve services at the facility.
According to Ngibuini, the investment was undertaken by a privately registered company under a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) arrangement authorised by the county government.
He argued that the demolition had destroyed a multi million shilling investment and EVEN disrupted businesses operated by traders serving families visiting the funeral home.
MCA threatens legal action
Ngibuini has threatened to head to court over the demolition, saying he intends to pursue compensation for the damage caused.
The ward representative also linked the demolition to his planned motion in the Nairobi City County Assembly seeking to censure Silantoi over alleged incompetence, abuse of office, discrimination and breaches of good governance.
“Thinking that this move would intimidate me in the Execution of my Elective Mandate by targeting and destabilizing Traders and Business People in my Ward, this is just going to make their resolve even more firm,”
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He claimed the demolition was intended to intimidate him over his political and oversight activities, allegations that require a response from the county leadership.
The MCA further questioned the county government’s decision, arguing that the reported approval of the kiosks was consistent with the governor’s stated commitment to providing traders with orderly and dignified spaces to conduct business.
The dispute raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the demolition, the status of the approvals granted to the investor and the arrangements governing the kiosks.
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