By Magdalene Wanja
Conservationists have demanded openness from the government as plans to construct the multi-billion shilling expressway from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Westlands in Nairobi starts afresh.
World Resources Institute vice-president and regional director for Africa Wanjira Mathai called on the government to engage the public “who will be more affected by the project” that is set to cost Sh59 billion.
“Decongesting the city is not always about constructing more highways but better management on the flow of traffic,” said Ms Mathai.
Under the environmental impact assessment published last week, the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has ordered the Chinese contractor to plant trees in all affected public places.
These include Nairobi National Park, Uhuru Park and the Arboretum which the 27-kilometre highway is set to cross. Read more…
