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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja unveiled a plan to transform Uhuru Park into a vibrant social hub, including the construction of a nightclub.

During the park’s handover ceremony from the Ministry of Defence, Sakaja explained the nightclub would offer an alternative for those currently operating clubs in residential areas. He emphasized there would be no noise restrictions, allowing for late-night revelry.

The plan extends beyond nightlife. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) will see the construction of restaurants, including Swahili and African options. An additional attraction will be a dancing fountain, with a price tag of Ksh 156 million.

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Governor Sakaja emphasized transparency, stating tenders will be issued for the development of these amenities within the renovated park.

The park itself will transition from the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to county control. Sakaja urged residents to help preserve Uhuru Park and other green spaces in Nairobi.

“Let’s commit to protecting and improving this park and others across the city,” he said.

He further requested the public to follow park regulations and for any encroachers to vacate the premises before facing county action.

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“For those who have built on park land, please remove yourselves voluntarily. We will restore the park to its rightful state,” he concluded.

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a ban on hawking on Central Business District (CBD) pavements, sparking a potential showdown with hawkers.

Sakaja made the announcement during a meeting with hawkers at Charter Hall, saying the move is aimed at restoring dignity in Nairobi.

“There will be no hawking on the streets,” Sakaja said. “I am enforcing from Thursday even along the Bus station. I will not allow it.”

The governor said the ban would free up space on pavements for city residents to park their vehicles.

Sakaja also directed enforcement officers to enforce the ban fairly and without taking sides. He also ordered them to wear uniforms at all times while on duty.

The meeting was prompted by a recent incident in which a woman named Gloria Ntazola went viral for taking a Kanjo Askari (county enforcement officer) for a “ride to nowhere” after he allegedly entered her car without consent.

The Nairobi City County Inspectorate Act, 2017 outlines the mandate of the Kanjo Askari, including the do’s and don’ts.

Inspectorate officers in Nairobi are responsible for carrying out inspections to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with the county government’s standards and regulations. They also regulate and control traffic on county roads and maintain order in public places.

Hawk-eyed Kenyans have realized Johnson Sakaja doesn’t look the same a year after he took office. Yes, most politicians fatten up after taking office but for Sakaja he took a different path.

The Nairobi senator has been tirelessly working out to shade some weight. He often posts photos of himself exercising at the gym on his Instagram page.

A change in diet

Speaking during an interview with Jalang’o and Alex Mwakidau on Milele FM, Sakaja revealed that he had to do a lot of physical exercises and change his eating and drinking habit to lose 24 kilos.

“Diet ni muhimu, just reduce the quantities na carbohydrates mingi, add healthy foods halafu kuchapa tizi. Adui sio nyama ni pombe, that’s what adds calories mingi sana, kama lazma unywe unapunguza tu. Afya ni muhimu,” said Sakaja.