Kidero Grass: Forget The ‘Step At Your Own Risk’ Warning, This Is What Kidero Has Done To Protect His Grass… Be Warned! (Photos)
Governor Evans Kidero made headlines days before President Obama visited Kenya a few weeks ago when he embarked on a beautification project which was meant to make the city look attractive as the world headed to Nairobi.
One of the things that drew the attention of everyone was the grass he planted along Uhuru Highway and which many believed was under pressure to grow in three days.
He was trolled, bashed and mocked in equal measure, sometimes forcing President Uhuru Kenyatta to chip in and defend his actions.
And days after it was alleged that the City Government had embarked on uprooting flowers planted prior to Obama visit, Kidero has embarked on a project that will make sure the grass grows well.
The county government has trained more than 50 environmental specialists who will arrest whoever found stepping on the grass and/or littering the city.
“The youth will oversee proper disposal of solid waste as well as deter residents from stepping on and destroying the recently unveilled beautification program in various parts of the city. Apart from ensuring that pedestrians use designated footpaths without stepping on flower beds or littering within the city; the team has also been empowered to arrest and hand over anyone found littering and stepping on flower beds.”
Those who flout this directive will not only be arrested but also:
“Anyone found culpable of the above offenses will be fined a minimum of Ksh. 2,000/-“
So what is the Governor telling Nairobians?
“This Morning more than 50 young men and women who have undergone extensive training in law enforcement were deployed in various parts of the CBD and its environs as part of NCCG’s Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement team… I am requesting Nairobi residents to fully co-operate with this team for a cleaner and safer Nairobi. The County has invested more than Kes 40M on the beautification program and we would like to minimize the maintenance costs. More youths will be absorbed to ensure law and order is restored to our great city in the coming days.”
