Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the construction of a nightclub at Uhuru Park to minimize noise within residential estates.
Governor Sakaja said that the move would give people an alternative to the opening of nightclubs in the estates.
Sakaja was speaking during the official handing over ceremony of the newly revitalized Uhuru and Central Parks by the Ministry of Defense to the County Government of Nairobi.
“There is a nightclub that is going to be here at the park. We agreed that making noise within estates must stop. You can come here and scream until the cows come home. That is the zone, do your partying here,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sakaja has reiterated that entry to the park will be free for all Kenyans, noting that those seeking to access the facility will have to issue National Identity cards to enhance security.
Sakaja reveals amenities at Uhuru Park
Sakaja detailed the plan to build a nightclub while noting that the county government would open a tendering process for setting up facilities.
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He explained that the tendering process will see investors set up recreational facilities in the park.
The governor also revealed that the county government will put up a dancing fountain valued at Ksh156 million at the renovated Uhuru Park.
According to the governor, more work would still be done at the national monument which will amount to Ksh500 million.
“We want to do a dancing fountain at Ksh156 million,” said Sakaja.
The governor also indicated that the park would have manual gym equipment and two basketball courts.
According to the governor, much of the remaining additional work will be fully funded by the county government and is expected to be done within the next nine months.
Other facilities
The handover of the newly revitalized Uhuru and Central Parks to the County was led by Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
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“These two iconic parks have undergone a remarkable transformation. Once dilapidated and marred by vandalism, today they stand as shining examples of green spaces restored to their former glory,” said SC Duale in a statement.
Duale also revealed that security has also been enhanced by erecting a perimeter wall, installation of gates and a visitors’ management system.
Other facilities in the park according to the CS include a skating park, container restaurants, outdoor libraries and reading areas as well as ablution facilities.
CS Duale further highlighted the innovation of the culturally symbolic Nyatiti Water Feature and construction of walkways and jogging tracks.
The park also features adequate picturesque lighting that was installed to ease movement in the park and improving security.
Governor Sakaja and CS Duale signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is a legal framework that shall guide the transition process.
