Residents of Utawala GreenCourt, located along the Eastern Bypass near Shell petrol station, have raised concerns over the rapid construction of a mosque within their gated community.
The mosque, which has been coming up at an alarming rate in the past month, has caused significant unease among the retirees living in the area.
The structure is now on its third floor, and despite complaints to City Hall, no meaningful action has been taken to halt the development. Alarming developments in Utawala GreenCourt, a serene gated community along Eastern Bypass near Shell petrol station, where retirees are grappling with the rapid and controversial construction of a mosque now reaching its third floor.
According to sources, the mosque construction was initiated by a group of Somali individuals, and their actions have been marked by aggressive resistance to any attempts to stop the project.
When the Chairman of the court raised concerns and questioned the construction of the mosque, the situation escalated quickly.
Within an hour of the Chairman’s inquiry, over 30 individuals, referred to as goons, reportedly stormed the court premises and went to his home, threatening him with violence.
Fortunately, the Chairman was not at home at the time, but the goons were said to have shouted insults and threats, challenging his authority.
The Chairman promptly reported the incident to local police stations in Utawala and Embakasi but despite the severity of the situation, there has been no response from law enforcement.
Following this incident, the residents attempted to report the issue to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the City Council, but their intervention was short-lived. As early as January 2025, frustration was evident in Utawala GreenCourt’s WhatsApp group, with residents demanding answers about the mosque construction and proposing to involve legal neighbours and authorities
According to reports, after an official visit to the site, the authorities were instructed to leave the premises by a higher power, which further fueled the residents' suspicions that there is powerful backing behind the project.
The development has caused considerable distress, especially for retirees living in the community who feel unsafe and violated by the unlawful construction within their residential area.
The community’s concerns are aggravated by the alleged involvement of a local MCA aspirant from Mihango, who is reportedly backing the construction. "Jambo Nyakundi. May the Lord protect you for the work you're doing for us Kenyans by highlighting pressing issues. Imagine they're constructing a mosque within our gated community court, the building is coming up so fast within 1mth imeenda juu. We tried complaining and reporting to City hall ..nothing has been done. So sad for our retirement homes with a mosque inside a court! Hebu please how and why, at one point when stopped they brought over 30 goons who threatened court officials...now where can we run to for help? Utawala GreenCourt along Eastern bypass just behind Shell petrol station! They are Wasomalis and I heard they said mtu akikaribia hapo atakakatwa! When they started the foundation it's whem the court Chairman went there questioning but they were very violent and abusive. After like 1hr over 30 goons marched into the court straight to his home lucky enough his gate was locked...walimuambia atoke inje kama yeye ni mwanaume. After sometime they left, he reported the case to Utawala and Embakasi police station but nothing was done! So everyone fears.. they are very arrogant, walisema hakuna mahali tutawapeleka...now the construction is in 3rd floor. NEMA and city council visited the site afyer the court members complained but a call came from above and told them to leave the premises. Please hide my identity ....the MCA aspirants for Mihango who lost is the one ameisimamia. Imeleta shida sana infact at one point one Somali guy wanted to hit the court Chairman with a building dtone/block!"