Runda residents up in arms against proposed 200-bed hotel
A development seen in Runda Estate in Nairobi along the Northern Bypass. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- In a letter to Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, among others, RA Chairman Isaac Gitoho noted that the development is against zoning restrictions
Residents of the upmarket Runda in Nairobi have opposed the development of a multi-billion shilling luxury hotel associated with wealthy businessman Ahmed Jibril.
The officials of Runda Association (RA) claim the proposed 200-bed hotel and conference facility that Paddock Investments plans to put up in the neighbourhood is in breach of security and the requirements of controlled development.
In a letter to Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, among others, RA Chairman Isaac Gitoho noted that the development is against zoning restrictions since it is located in a gated residential community of single-dwelling homes.
The letter says Mr Jibril bought 18 plots, for which he sought amalgamation of 15, and also sought change of user from residential to commercial (hotel and hotel suites).
