Stepping on the Nairobi City lawns or the 'Kidero Grass' is now making millions for the County Government.
It is reported that the Nairobi County Government is raking in almost Sh10 Million in a week from the seemingly 'minor offence'.
The City Government is reportedly collecting more than Sh40 Million a month from this and other offences such as littering and crossing roads at undesignated places.
The Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement team, a watchdog of the county, has been keeping an eye along highways to arrest offenders who go against the County by-laws.
'Kidero Grass' was an initiative by the Nairobi County Government to beautify the City ahead of President Barack Obama's visit.
Initially, the grass was a subject of ridicule by Kenyans on social media who believed that the grass was on a deadline to grow within days, before the US President jetted into the country.
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Memes, tweets and comments from concerned Kenyans took over social media platforms to the point of getting President Uhuru Kenyatta's attention.
Meme of Kidero grass. Image Courtesy of Twitter
Meme of how Obama will be duped to believe the grass is green. Image courtesy of twitter
If you feel you under too much pressure just remember there is grass been forced to grow in 72hrs #kiderosgrass
— jackie candy (@jackiecandyKE) July 21, 2015
After the US President left the country, the City Government embarked on a process to ensure the grass was not damaged.
Those who went ahead to step on the grass regardless of the warning signs found themselves in trouble.
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Man arrested for stepping on Kidero grass. Twitter
Nairobi County Governor, Dr Evans Kidero said that he wanted to turn the City into an enviable destination not just for the Obama visit as popularly perceived.
The Government spent Sh40 Million for the initiative, with Kidero stating that the project would be followed through till Nairobi regained its 'former glory'.
