Why government will not provide alternative parking spots to all forms of motor vehicle

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A new law has taken the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi in a move that was unforeseen by citizens especially after the failure of governor Sonko’s ban of matatus from entering the CBD that saw Kenyans and PSV associations vehemently oppose the plan that was supposed to ease congestion in the city.

The transport cabinet secretary James Macharia on Tuesday has revealed that the roads will be closed on February 1 (Friday) between 8 am and 4 pm inorder to free up space for the residents to walk as well as to allow traders set up shop to sell their merchandise.

Speaking during an interview with KTN, Macharia said Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way, Taifa Road and Mama Ngina Street will remain closed on Friday as the Government conducts a pilot project for the recently proposed car free days aimed at decongesting Nairobi.

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Macharia said that the pilot project, which is expected to continue for the next few weeks, would only affect a small area of the Central Business District but if successful would be extended to Moi Avenue, University way Haile Selassie and Uhuru Highway.

“The purpose of this exercise is to see how we can start freeing up the CBD so that it is easier moving in and out. Our objective is to discourage people from using their vehicles so if you can leave your vehicle at home the better but if you have to come to the City, once we implement the initiative there will be designated parking areas at the periphery of the City,” stated Macharia.

The CS also emphacized that any form of a motor vehicle including Boda bodas, Tuk Tuks and bicycles will not be allowed on the designated streets to allow for citizens to shop freely saying that the government would not provide alternative designated parking spots.

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