Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has approved a plan to lease spaces in Uhuru and Central Parks as part of efforts to modernize these public spaces.
This comes a few months after Sakaja’s plan to build a night club at Uhuru Park was rejected.
The goal is to attract private investors who will improve the facilities and services for park users.
Sakaja explained that the growing demands of urban life require innovative solutions to sustain recreational areas. By involving private investors, the county hopes to generate revenue to fund park maintenance and development. This plan will also introduce new public amenities such as eateries, event spaces, and recreational facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The leasing initiative aligns with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s broader strategy of encouraging private sector involvement in infrastructure development through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Governor Sakaja emphasized that this approach would create sustainable income streams, benefit the community, and help improve city services.
The move is seen as a step towards enhancing Nairobi’s public spaces while promoting economic growth through collaboration with the private sector.
By Vivian K.
