Pressure Mounts on KURA as Residents Stage Protests Over State House Road Expansion

A proposed KSh1.6 billion expansion of State House Road has sparked opposition from residents and environmentalists, who fear it could cost Nairobi decades-old trees without solving traffic congestion...

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Kilimani residents are opposing a proposed KSh1.6 billion expansion of State House Road into a dual carriageway. They cite environmental concerns and doubt the project's effectiveness in reducing traffic congestion.

The project aims to expand State House Road between the University Way roundabout and Gate D.
Key stakeholders include the Kilimani Community Foundation (KCF) and the Green Belt Movement, alongside the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
Dozens of mature trees, some over 60 years old, are marked for removal, raising concerns about air quality and urban heat.

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