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[Okiya]

This governor is working extra hard. Good news to us Nairobi residents

 

[Cortedivoire]

Kwani was it charged before

 

[mzeiya]

I was hoping they'd introduced a minimal charge such as 50/- and the proceeds be used to maintain the parks but I'm sure the guys above know better.
Wacha tungoje tuone vile Uhuru Gardens itakuwa

 

[Denis Young]

I was hoping they'd introduced a minimal charge such as 50/- and the proceeds be used to maintain the parks but I'm sure the guys above know better.
Wacha tungoje tuone vile Uhuru Gardens itakuwa

Kadyna....ama wacha tu.

 

[Aviator]

I was hoping they'd introduced a minimal charge such as 50/- and the proceeds be used to maintain the parks but I'm sure the guys above know better.
Wacha tungoje tuone vile Uhuru Gardens itakuwa

Same.here.but was thinking in the lines of 10-20 bob, just to keep off chokoras

 

[mzeiya]

Kadyna....ama wacha tu.

It now has a lot of facilities that will need maintenance if the standards are to be maintained. Kama ingekuwa just a park with grass and trees, it's something else. Ata Arboretum na Karura Forest hulipiwa and it's no wonder they're much better kept than say...City Park.

 

[wrongturn]

It now has a lot of facilities that will need maintenance if the standards are to be maintained. Kama ingekuwa just a park with grass and trees, it's something else. Ata Arboretum na Karura Forest hulipiwa and it's no wonder they're much better kept than say...City Park.

true, hata 20 bob could have been enough, sahi am sure even the toilets will be run down

 

[Othello]

If they'll be free, the maintenance money will come from somewhere. Nairobi businesses will have a hard time feeding people's children and maintaining parks

 

[Denis Young]

It now has a lot of facilities that will need maintenance if the standards are to be maintained. Kama ingekuwa just a park with grass and trees, it's something else. Ata Arboretum na Karura Forest hulipiwa and it's no wonder they're much better kept than say...City Park.

I agree but, wouldn't it be better to have small businesses licensed to work inside there and pay fees to the City. Maybe hire out the venue or sections of the venue for maintenance. Why charge common mwananchi who has never needed to pay, just because you added a bit of concrete, giraffes and crocodiles.

 

[mzeiya]

I agree but, wouldn't it be better to have small businesses licensed to work inside there and pay fees to the City. Maybe hire out the venue or sections of the venue for maintenance. Why charge common mwananchi who has never needed to pay, just because you added a bit of concrete, giraffes and crocodiles.

Ndio maana ni discussion of ideas. Hiyo yako ni poa. Also, get bikes for hire like boats always were alongside skates for the huge rink they made. Erect some merry-go-rounds better than those which were at Lunar park etc etc

 

[bigDog]

I agree but, wouldn't it be better to have small businesses licensed to work inside there and pay fees to the City. Maybe hire out the venue or sections of the venue for maintenance. Why charge common mwananchi who has never needed to pay, just because you added a bit of concrete, giraffes and crocodiles.

Mtu Yuko na fare and free time to visit a park?

 

[Anglututu]

I agree but, wouldn't it be better to have small businesses licensed to work inside there and pay fees to the City. Maybe hire out the venue or sections of the venue for maintenance. Why charge common mwananchi who has never needed to pay, just because you added a bit of concrete, giraffes and crocodiles.

Your idea is also good but don't rubbish the other ideas.
It's not only toilets and greenery to be maintained, plus the city needs to bring some revenue in, not just for the park.

 

[Aviator]

I agree but, wouldn't it be better to have small businesses licensed to work inside there and pay fees to the City. Maybe hire out the venue or sections of the venue for maintenance. Why charge common mwananchi who has never needed to pay, just because you added a bit of concrete, giraffes and crocodiles.

How will chokoras be kept out?
Coz those are the ones responsible for destruction and defecation.

 

[Denis Young]

Ndio maana ni discussion of ideas. Hiyo yako ni poa. Also, get bikes for hire like boats always were alongside skates for the huge rink they made. Erect some merry-go-rounds better than those which were at Lunar park etc etc

I remember there was a time we had a merry go round in Karatina as kids. We used to leave church and run there and pay for the rides. That would be a good idea and it will bring a bit of revenue.

So have the area open for everybody but have services that those who can afford can pay. I feel that is the best compromise.

 

[Denis Young]

Your idea is also good but don't rubbish the other ideas.
It's not only toilets and greenery to be maintained, plus the city needs to bring some revenue in, not just for the park.

Good sir, how did I rubbish other ideas?

 

[Denis Young]

How will chokoras be kept out?
Coz those are the ones responsible for destruction and defecation.

Security. It doesn't mean you keep chokoras out, it means you deter bad actors. Have kanju or police patrol the area. Have security cameras set up.

 

[Mwalimu-G]

true, hata 20 bob could have been enough, sahi am sure even the toilets will be run down

Problem personal receipts will be printed overnight so three quarters of the revenue will be pilfered.

 

[Anglututu]

Problem personal receipts will be printed overnight so three quarters of the revenue will be pilfered.

What if you digitize ? Though feel like the cost of this may push the fee upwards .

 

[Mwalimu-G]

What if you digitize ? Though feel like the cost of this may push the fee upwards .

Will be sabotaged with "system downs". The corrupt thrive in inefficient systems.

 

[Kasaman]

Some of us paid service charge zamaaaaani ! Huyo Governor wenyu akiwa hajaingia nursery