Kenya: Official Calls for Demolition

Thika deputy commissioner Mwai Gicheru has called for the demolition of abandoned buildings in the town. He said they pose a security threat because they are hideouts for criminals.

Gicheru was speaking in his office during a meeting with the District Technical Committee children issues.

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