Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday, March 20, reported that the county had taken action on a billboard that had been erected on a pavement.
A photo of the newly-erected billboard went viral on social media platforms on Friday, March 17, after it was posted by a tweep named Ole Githinji.
Kenyans poured outrage over the billboard located along Valley Road at Ralph Bunche stage demanding a prompt response from Sakaja.
“Where will your voters walk? Nairobi pavements are an endangered species,” Githinji complained.
Sakaja, while remarking on the progress, indicated that the billboard had already been removed and the pavement was in the process of being restored.
“Cleared. Walkway being restored,” the Governor assured city residents and attached photos of the progress.
City residents congratulated the Governor for such swift action and hoped he would continue clearing illegal structures in the city.
Collins Lautani congratulated the governor by remarking, “Thanks Governor, we Nairobians are happy that you got an ear for your electorate.”
His sentiments were echoed by Erustus Kirwa who noted, “This is impressive Governor Sakaja. Thank you for your quick response.”
Morum Barng'atuny, while thanking the Governor, showed the suffering city residents were going through.
“Thanks Governor, continue saving the pedestrians' walkways; we have suffered; excellent work also on Rhapta Road in Westlands, commendable,” he tweeted.
Sakaja on Saturday, March 18, had vehemently denied that he was in any way associated with the unlawfully erected billboard.
On Sunday, March 12, Nairobi County Government demarcated a giant hole posing a risk to pedestrians near Westland’s bus stop.
