IN PICTURES: The neglected Nairobi's "Michuki Park"
A sign post at the forest next to Nairobi River that is popularly known as "Michuki Park". The area was well maintained when Mr Michuki was Environment minister but is now neglected. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Nairobians walk through "Michuki Park" which was planted as part of the Nairobi River Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Programme initiated by former Environment Minister John Michuki. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Bamboo vegetation at the "Michuki Park" in Nairobi. Creating well-managed riparian greenways increases access to leisure park activities and reduces pressure on existing parks. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Pedestrians walk next to the neglected "Michuki Park" in Nairobi. Acceptance and ownership of the project is key to its sustainability. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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If well maintained, the "Michuki Park" will serve as an ideal riparian park. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A neglected walkway at the "Michuki Park" along Nairobi River. There is need to designate an institution to solely manage urban riparian zones. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Part of Nairobi River that flows through the "Michuki Park". There is need to have a policy to guide conservation and management of such urban riparian zones. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The "Michuki Park" was intended to be part of the rehabilitation of Nairobi River. This noble project now seems neglected, years after it was initiated by former Environment Minister John Michuki. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Solid waste has become an eyesore in Nairobi River. The Nairobi River Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Programme initiated by former Environment Minister John Michuki had started a clean-up of the river. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The neglect of the "Michuki Park" which falls under the jurisdiction of the Nairobi City County government is evident from the plastic waste in the park and in the Nairobi River which runs through the park. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The green "Michuki Park" in the city centre is an attractive recreation site but it has fallen into neglect. Well-managed riparian zones significantly contribute to crime reduction. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP