Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, on Thursday, April 27, proposed scrapping parking fees on Saturdays and Sundays within Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
Speaking during the presentation of the Finance Bill 2023, Governor Sakaja implored the county executives to adopt the changes exempting motorists from paying weekend parking fees within the CBD.
The first-time governor defended his proposal, indicating that it was key to spurring business within the city centre noting that the move would also bolster the county revenue collection channels.
“When the Finance Bill 2023 is approved by the County Assembly. I propose not to charge weekend parking fees in Nairobi.
Governor Johnson Sakaja addresses the congregation during a service at Friends Church Quakers in Donholm on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
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“This will encourage business establishments to open during the weekend and also provide an opportunity for Nairobi residents to support businesses and accord them an opportunity to transact on the weekends,” Sakaja indicated.
To facilitate its implementation, Sakaja vowed to collaborate with relevant security agencies to accord visitors in Nairobi CBD security while transacting.
Additionally, the former Senator insisted that the move is primed to make Nairobi match other global cities through the weekend business vibrancy.
“We also want to attract more visitors to the CBD during weekends. I will ensure security provisions…
