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Nairobi’s Central Park, located adjacent to Uhuru Park, has officially reopened to the public following a transformation aimed at improving the green space and enhancing its appeal.
Nairobi's Central Park, located adjacent to Uhuru Park, has officially reopened to the public following a transformation aimed at improving the green space and enhancing its appeal.
The reopening took place on Monday, September 14, giving Nairobians and visitors an opportunity to once again access and enjoy the park as part of the city’s public green spaces.
"The transformation is visible. The ambience is refreshing, the surroundings are inviting, and the beauty of the park can once again be appreciated by the people of Nairobi," the Nairobi County Government said in a statement.
The county government said the reopening formed part of efforts to turn commitments on a clean and green Nairobi into practical action with results that residents could see and experience.
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"The conversation about a clean and green city must go beyond words. It is about implementation. It is about action. It is about visible results," the statement added.
According to the county government, Central Park is expected to provide residents with another space where they can relax, spend time with their families and reconnect with nature within the city.
"The reopening of Central Park is another positive step towards restoring, protecting, and expanding access to Nairobi's green public spaces places where families can relax, visitors can enjoy nature, and residents can reconnect with the environment," the statement further read.
The county government said the reopening was part of a broader journey towards creating a greener Nairobi, while commending the Environment Team and others involved in the transformation.
"The journey towards a greener Nairobi may have started as a dream, but today, that dream is increasingly becoming a reality. Congratulations to the Environment Team and everyone who contributed to making this possible," the statement concluded.
This development comes weeks after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja launched a new podcast aimed at creating a platform for conversations with Nairobi residents on his leadership and his vision for the future.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 2, Sakaja said in the first episode, he will reflect on what his administration has achieved, the lessons he has learnt along the way and the Nairobi he believes can be built together with residents.
"Welcome to a different kind of conversation about Nairobi. In this first episode, I share a little about myself, my relationship with this city, what we’ve achieved, the lessons along the way, and the Nairobi I believe we can build together," he wrote.
Sakaja said the podcast will focus on issues that matter to Nairobians in subsequent episodes, with discussions expected to address difficult questions while giving residents an opportunity to participate directly in the conversation.
"In the episodes ahead, we’ll go deeper into the issues that matter, answer the difficult questions, and invite Nairobians to join the conversation directly," he added.
Sakaja also invited Nairobians to suggest topics for future episodes, ask questions and share their ideas through the comments section.
"And in the comments, tell us: What would you like us to discuss in the next episodes? Ask your questions, share your ideas and let your voice be part of the conversation," he concluded.
