The Nairobi County Government plans to renovate the Lang'ata Cemetery, including major upgrades such as landscapes and new fencing.
According to a report from a Cabinet meeting headed by Governor Johnson Sakaja, the new upgrades include fencing, new signs, grading, and graveling of routes within the cemetery.
The project, which will involve acquiring additional cemetery property, will be carried out in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
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"This initiative aligns with a Cabinet Resolution to partner with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in the expansion of Lang'ata Cemetery, addressing its current capacity issues. Beautification efforts of the existing cemetery will proceed as plans are finalized to secure an additional 56 acres of land," reads the despatch in part.
"Additionally, the County Government is committed to identifying and securing alternative land for future burials. This ensures that community needs are met with respect and sustainability, maintaining dignity in the management of burial sites."
At the same time, the Nairobi County Government expressed concern over Kenya Electric's decision to cut down trees near electricity cables.
On Tuesday, Governor Sakaja held a Cabinet meeting and urged Kenya Power to adopt underground cabling to reduce tree cutting.
"The Cabinet is deeply concerned about the arbitrary cutting of trees by Kenya Power (The Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC). It was said that Kenya Power must follow the law, acknowledging that the authority to allow tree removal rests with the County Government," according to the meeting.
"An existing agreement between the County and Kenya Power, outlining methods for selecting trees to be destroyed, moved, or pruned, is still in effect. The Cabinet reaffirmed that all tree-felling operations
