Johnson Sakaja Explains about the Leasing of Uhuru Park: “Still Public Property”

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has classified claims that Uhuru and Central Parks are for rent as misleading
Sakaja explained that the city is looking for parties to provide special services that have become part of the park's offerings.
Some Kenyans have criticized the governor for saying that the park belongs to the residents of Nairobi

Nairobi – Governor Johnson He has dismissed claims that Uhuru and Central Parks are being leased, calling the reports alarming and misleading.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja when awarding MCAs in Nairobi. Photo: Johnson Sakaja.
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In a statement, Sakaja explained that the parks will remain public property and are not for privatization.

He explained that the city is looking for people interested in providing special services, including boating, fast food outlets, refreshments, bouncy castles, and amusement facilities for children—activities that have become part of the park's offerings.

“What is available to parties to operate are services such as boating, fast food, refreshments, swimming pools, and recreational facilities for children as usual. Statements of interest will be posted publicly for anyone to request. The parks will always remain public property. and it belongs to the people of Nairobi,” he said.

What did Kenyans say about Sakaja's definition?

Collins Wanderi said:

“Thank you for the clarification, Governor Sakaja Johnson, you should fix your communications team because there is no need to clarify things like this if they are doing their job. We all want our city to work. Visitors to our city deserve to have options in terms of entertainment and party.”

Rop Gk said:

“There is a well-planned trick to stop every good thing done by the Government so that it can put GoK in the bad books, yes, there are some that are not good, but on the contrary, what is good, so be it.”

Hon Jacob Maina Samuel observed:

“Uhuru Park belongs to Kenyans, not to Nairobi. Nairobi residents are just guards, my wife cannot travel every day from Murang'a to check whether the park has been seized or not. We are watching you guys.”