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June 2, 2026
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Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over Planned Encroachment of Uhuru, Central Parks for Highway Expansion

Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over Planned Encroachment of Uhuru, Central Parks for Highway Expansion

The development comes amid plans by KeNHA to expand the highway that has proven unable to contain Nairobi traffic, especially during peak hours...

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The Green Belt Movement has raised alarms over reports that sections of Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi may be excised for the expansion of Uhuru Highway.

  • Survey beacons have reportedly been placed within sections of the parks, indicating preliminary steps towards the project.
  • The Green Belt Movement, an environmental lobby, warns of significant implications for Nairobi's urban green spaces and emphasizes the parks' status as protected public land.
  • The movement is calling on government agencies including KeNHA, the Nairobi City County Government, the National Land Commission, and NEMA to publicly disclose any related approvals, assessments, or consultations.

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