[PHOTOS OF THE DAY] Facelift works continue at Uhuru Park

It has been famous as a place for families to unwind during weekend afternoons, but is now inaccessible.

Uhuru Park has been undergoing a facelift for months now, with many worrying when it will still regain its previous glory.

The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) has responded to the allegations circulating online of the historic Uhuru Park land being leased to a private investor.

It said that the park was undergoing facelift would be available to the public next year.

Those who were working within the park have been forced to look for other areas to sell their products.

NMS boss Director-General Lt. Mohammed Badi in July announced that his entity will transform Uhuru Park into a modern recreation centre with flowers and waterfronts in six months.

“A city’s green space is literally the life of its people. From Michuki Park, ongoing works at Jeevanjee, Uhuru Park and City Park, rehabilitation and beautification of streets and medians this truly is the Green city in the sun, “ he said.

With the ongoing renovations, Uhuru Park will be out of use for non -recreational activities including political campaigns and demonstrations.

This means that politicians will be forced to seek alternative grounds for their meetings as campaigns waves hit the city.

Meanwhile, work at Jeevanjee Gardens is going on well.