Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that Uhuru Park will be open to the public on Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2024.[โฆ]CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLEโถ
Sakaja, however, clarified that the park cannot be reserved solely for private events on public holidays.
This clarification comes as comedian and activist Eric Omondi prepares to hold a rival event on the same day to honour the victims of this year’s anti-government protests.
In his statement, Sakaja emphasised that Uhuru Park is a public space open to all Kenyans without restriction.
“Uhuru Park has been OPEN and remains OPEN to the public EVERY DAY,” the governor said.
“Every Kenyan is allowed to come and is welcome to enjoy their Park.” He further explained that while event bookings are usually possible, no public park can be reserved for exclusive use during a public holiday like Mashujaa Day.
โA public park is, however, NOT available to be RESERVED for exclusive use during a PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Other Kenyans will also want to enjoy.”
Sakaja’s remarks come after Eric Omondi announced that he will host a “mega event” on Mashujaa Day at Uhuru Park, coinciding with Kenya’s national celebrations.
Omondi, known for his strong stance on governance issues, plans to use the occasion to remember those who died during the Gen Z-led anti-government protests outside Parliament earlier this year.
In a video shared online, Omondi can be seen standing in a cemetery, singing a reworked version of “Wimbo wa Historia” in honour of the June 25 protest victims.
โAs they celebrate Mashujaa Day on October 20, we will also host a mega event to celebrate our heroes! Our shujaas!โ Omondi declared in his post. The comedianโs tribute specifically names some of the victims who perished during the protests, which the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported left 39 people dead, with 361 injuries, 32 enforced disappearances, and 627 arrestsโฆCLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>
