The Machakos People's Park that was officially opened to the public on February 14, 2014. Photo/Correspondent
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Round-the-clock CCTV monitoring devices are placed around the park and the deployment of sniffer dogs to help boost security. Photo/Correspondent
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According to Governor Alfred Mutua, the park with a capacity to host 10,000 visitors is one of its kind in Africa, complete with a field amphitheatre. Photo/Correspondent
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Among the features on offer are water fountains, children’s play area, miniature golf, restaurants, solar exhibition stand, conference facilities and sailing boats. Photo/Correspondent
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Traffic police put the number of visitors to the park for the three days last week at 5,000. Photo/Correspondent
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Families from the coast who were on transit to Nairobi found time to divert to Machakos park which presented plenty of activities for children and adults alike. Photo/Correspondent
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Musician Jaguar also visited the park. Photo/Correspondent
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He stole the show with an electrifying performance that left fans asking for more. Photo/Correspondent
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Sauti Sol artist Bien-Aime Baraza. Photo/Correspondent
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Machakos County Governor Dr Alfred Mutua offered visitors free entertainment for three days which ended on February 16, 2014. Photo/Correspondent
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Most visitors came from Nairobi and the nearby counties of Kiambu, Makueni and Kitui. Photo/Correspondent