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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring order and safety in the city’s Central Business District (CBD).
On Sunday night, the Governor joined city workers in a massive cleanup exercise targeting litter piles and blocked drains across Tom Mboya Street, Moi Avenue, and areas around the Kenya National Archives – some of the busiest spots in the capital.
Working alongside the county’s “Green Army,” Sakaja scrubbed streets, unclogged drains, and collected garbage. He said the early morning operation was part of a long-term vision to transform Nairobi into Africa’s cleanest city while also addressing waste management and environmental conservation.
“We are restoring order through cleaning the city, clearing dens that would harbour criminal activities, and increasing the brightness in the CBD through dealing with vandalism of lighting infrastructure as well as increasing the number of lights,” he said.
The Governor added that the county, in collaboration with the National Police Service, had intensified security operations to curb crime in the city centre. He noted that reported cases had already dropped significantly thanks to police cooperation.
Crackdown on Parking Boys
Sakaja also turned his attention to the menace of parking boys, who have sparked numerous complaints from motorists. Drivers say the boys often demand extra cash as “security fees” on top of the official county parking charges.
The parking boys allegedly double-park vehicles, seize spaces to “reserve” for preferred clients, and operate with impunity – denying the county much-needed revenue. Among the affected streets are Kenyatta Avenue, Standard Street, Wabera Street, Muindi Mbingu Street, Koinange Street, Moi Avenue, City Hall Way, Taifa Road, and Banda Street.
“The issue of parking boys is also being tackled at this level,” Sakaja warned, adding that no one will be spared in the ongoing operation.
Order on Matatus and Boda Bodas
The Governor further announced stricter enforcement of rules for public service vehicles (PSVs) and boda bodas operating in the CBD. County enforcement officers, working with police, will regulate the number of vehicles accessing the city at any given time.
He emphasized that all boda boda riders will be required to wear reflector jackets, while Saccos must limit the number of matatus they release into the CBD simultaneously.
“Ensuring adherence to laws on matatus and boda boda with the number of vehicles from each Sacco in the CBD at any one time,” he said.
Registration of Street Photographers
Sakaja also revealed plans to register the young people who flock to the CBD over weekends to take pictures, a trend that has gained popularity in recent years.
“We will also register all the young people who I allowed to be taking photos in the CBD and ensure they are identifiable and can be accountable for on specific streets for the safety of all residents,” he said.
Here are some photos from the cleanup exercise.
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