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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