Uhuru Park, Central Park Leasing Plan Halted by High Court
Source: Nairobi Wire
Summary
The High Court has temporarily blocked Nairobi City County from leasing designated sections of Uhuru Park and Central Park to private entities, pending the full hearing of a petition challenging the proposed commercialization of these iconic green spaces. Justice Oscar Angote issued conservatory orders restraining the county government, along with its officers and agents, from executing lease agreements, granting commercial concessions, or entering into private management contracts involving the two public parks. Lack of Public Participation Sparks Petition In their court filing, the petitioners asserted that the county administration cannot transfer control of historical public grounds to private vendors without The post Uhuru Park, Central Park Leasing Plan Halted by High Court appeared first on Nairobi Wire.