This archive report was first published on 24 May 2020.
On May 24, 2020, bulldozers tore down homes in Kariobangi, Nairobi County, leaving families without shelter as the country grappled with a growing coronavirus crisis.
The number of coronavirus cases in Kenya had just reached 465, and the government was scrambling to contain the spread of the virus.
Three weeks later, the situation had worsened, with the number of cases skyrocketing to over 1,000.
Despite the government's efforts to provide relief to those affected, many families in Kariobangi were left to fend for themselves, without access to basic necessities like food and shelter.
Watch the full video to learn more about the impact of the evictions on the families affected.
