Central Organization of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli has proposed the closure of the Nairobi National Park to allow space for development and decongestion of the capital city.
Atwoli asked Kenyans to allow the expansion of Nairobi, even into the protected areas such as Nairobi National Park and Ngong Forest, so that it reflects an international city like other cities.
For the park, the trade unionist said the wild animals can be transferred to other areas, such as the Maasai Mara.
He challenged the notion that just because Nairobi is the only city with a national park, the park must remain there.
"The population of Nairobi is growing and it cannot continue to be the same. Even the national park, where we have animals, must be used to develop Nairobi. We must take those animals to the Maasai Mara and make sure that Nairobi reflects an international city like other cities.We need a new Nairobi with wide roads, facilities, and proper industrial parks because it is only Nairobi that has not been decongested in Africa," said Atwoli.
