A family walks at Central park in Nairobi on December 27, 2020. A judge has ordered the immediate reopening of Nairobi’s Central Park to the public, which has remained closed for close to three years.
The lobby moved to court arguing that the continued closure of the park was an infringement of the rights of the city residents.
GBM stated that city residents’ clamour for available private and public open spaces and green spaces has forced them to turn to dangerous places including road intersections, for relaxation.
A judge has ordered the immediate reopening of Nairobi’s Central Park to the public, which has remained closed for close to three years.
Environment and Land Court judge, Anne Omollo, on Monday granted temporary orders, directing the Nairobi County government to reopen the park to the public.
