[PHOTOS] Governor Sakaja leads in planting trees in Ruai

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday led a tree planting exercise in Nairobi.

The event took place in Ruai.

Close to 15, 000 trees will be planted across the city.

In the 1900s, public spaces and greener were prominent in Nairobi’s Urban Planning Master plan, occupying about 30 per cent of the total area.

Today, open space is just a fraction and most residents are denied places of shade, calm and recreation.

But Nairobi is trying to expand open space for its residents, reclaiming and beautifying some areas and creating others. 

By planting trees, Governor Sakaja aims to expand and beautify Nairobi.