Lobby Flags Plans to Excise Uhuru Park, Central Park for Uhuru Highway Works
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2-The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns over reported plans to excise portions of two of Nairobi’s most iconic public Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has flagged potential plans to reduce Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi for the expansion of Uhuru Highway, raising alarms about the legality and environmental impact of these proposed works.
- The GBM is concerned that groundwork, such as the placement of survey beacons, may already be underway.
- A key organization involved is the Green Belt Movement (GBM), a prominent environmental lobby group.
- The GBM is demanding public disclosure from institutions including the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Nairobi City County Government regarding any approvals or assessments.
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