Banks blame losses from demolitions on gaps in land zoning

Residents watch as excavators bring down flats at Nyama Villa estate in Kayole, Nairobi on December 18, 2018. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG

Demolitions of buildings on riparian land and along wildlife migratory routes have exposed banks to losses and defaults running into billions.

A survey on environmental risk exposure to banks released by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the industry lobby, said the demolitions of properties financed by banks and delays in court rulings has cost heavy losses to lenders and their clients.

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