Here are reactions from Kenyans after taj mall demolition plans emerged
The National Land commission (NLC) has revoked the title deed of the two acres of land where Taj Mall, a mega shopping mall along the Outering Road, is built, effectively allowing the destruction of the building to pave way for the expansion of the road.
According to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the mall is built on land meant for road expansion and its request to have the mall brought down was granted when NLC revoked the title deed.
The proprietor of the mall, Ramesh Gorasia, has vowed never to allow the mall to be demolished, saying that he will sue the government because he legally obtained the title deed for the parcel of land.
Business owners in the mall have been warned to brace themselves for mega loses when KURA makes good its threats.
According to Ramesh, the mall, together with the businesses in it, is valued at KSh 15 billion. Ramesh has wondered if the government will be able to compensate the money if it has failed to pay teachers.
While this is the latest development in town, the news has been received with mixed reactions by Kenyans who know the mall or have businesses in it.
While some argue that it is time the mall paved way for the expansion of the road, others argue that the government should be held responsible for issuing title deeds on public land illegaly.
Here are some of the views Kenyans shared on Twitter:
That moment you are sold wrong land after going through all the right procedures ndio mtajua that Taj Mall guy is suffering
— Faith M (@FaithMwanda) October 9, 2015
Was the owner of Taj Mall duped by corrupt land officials or he willingly participated in a corrupt deal? RT for YES. Favourite for No
— SokoAnalyst (@SokoAnalyst) October 9, 2015
Can alternative compensation be reached in the Taj mall saga, bringing the mall down sounds foolish unless we expanding that road
— ☠☤TheInstigator☤☠ (@Just_a_KenN) October 9, 2015
How did a big development lyk taj mall go up on road reserve without gov intervention, only for govt to come when it's done to demolish it?
— muki (@Muki254) October 9, 2015
The Taj Mall Guy was warned, Thats part of the reason the mall took so long to complete. He was duped alright.. But He knew what was coming
— Chris Rambo (@ChrisRambo_) October 9, 2015
I believe the right thing for Taj Mall, is to first find out if the investor was duped or he duped us, then decide to demolish or spare
— ☠☤TheInstigator☤☠ (@Just_a_KenN) October 9, 2015
Whether you have a valid Title deed, it doesn't Matter! Use your sixth sense! You never thought that Road will be expanded someday! Taj Mall
— Williams Arnold (@AlukweArnold) October 9, 2015
Cry my beloved country for you are at the mercy of greedy beings who can grab, validate fake documents n sale 2 genuine people like Taj Mall
— CiTi Tiger (@wesrono) October 9, 2015
SOURCE:Tuko.co.ke
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