@mukiha
On a matter of principle, a road was planned 25 years ago, govt bought land for the road. If anyone settled illegally on the road, then they have grabbed land, and the structures should be demolished, just like all others were in Githurai, and the greater Thika Road.
IMHO, this is a case of lack of due diligence or ignoring material facts, that may have seemed immaterial. If they knew that there was a planned road through that coffee farm, and still went ahead with the estate, they have themselves to blame. If they didnt know, then they did not do proper due diligence before starting the estate.
Either way, as a matter of principle, the government has done the right thing in constructing that bypass via the estate.
Putting myself in their shoes, I would agree with Runda residents that the govt can seek an alternative path for the bypass.. Question is, where will the land come from? Who will pay for it? and why should there be different treatment from all those other guys whose buildings were demolished summarily, including Nakumatt, Roy transporters, kitisuru and spring valley mansions e.t.c.?