By WALTER MENYA
The demolition of Taj Mall, which was renamed Airgate Mall, began early on Saturday morning amid government efforts to reclaim restricted land.
The mall is owned by Mr Rameshchandra Govino Gorasia, who had been given 14 days to tear it down.
During the exercise that began at about 6.30 am, police stood guard and blocked the public from the shopping complex.
The mall is one of several structures that have been destroyed as the government seeks to reclaim road reserves and riparian land.
The operation is being overseen by the Nairobi regeneration team.
