By Agwanda Powerman.

KISUMU Town West MP John Olago Aluoch has warned Kisumu Municipal Council against carrying out its intended evictions and demolitions of temporary structures on Bank street and Lwang’ni Beach and instead urged them to reconsider their decision and re assure the said investors that they are free to conduct their businesses as long as they comply with all the relevant bye-laws.

In a letter addressed to Kisumu Town Clerk Mr.David ole Nkere,Olago said that the said structures are sited on Kenya Railways Corporation land with prior approval and in consideration of rent payable and Kenya Railways have so far not had any grounds to revoke the said occupations.

“The structurs were constructed with the approval of the council and have been in operation for aconsiderable period of time without contravening bye laws and the premises provides employment and services/food to hundred of residents and visitors and pose no health threat as they are regularly inspected and regulated to comply with your bye laws”read the letter.

Olago further told the clerk that since there was no Planning Committee resolutions rectified by the full Council to effect the order and there wer no consultations with the proprietors before the decision was made then his renovation of the approval was therefore immature.

He called on the council to consult with him so taht an amicable solution is reached between the trio.

The council had on 3rd june 2010 issued a circular notice to the eighty one proprietors of the two premises (Bank Street and Lwang’ni Beach) odering them to remove the same within seven days or face adverse consequences.

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