Aston Lukoye
DR Miguna Miguna, a vocal political activist and former gubernatorial candidate, has expressed deep concerns over the state of Nairobi city.
In a recent statement, he bemoaned the rampant garbage, traffic gridlocks, and insecurity that are plaguing the city.
“It pains me to see all the garbage in this great city, Nairobi,” said Miguna. “It hurts me deeply to see commuters spend hours in traffic gridlocks with hours of productivity wasted.”
Miguna Miguna concerns
Miguna’s concerns were triggered by a recent incident where he witnessed a motorist chasing after a mobile phone thief on Waiyaki Way. When they asked a policeman why he didn’t intervene, he was shocked to hear the officer justify the robbery.
“Why was he on the phone?” said the officer. “He deserved to be robbed.”
Miguna was appalled by the incident, which he described as a clear indication of the lack of security and justice in Nairobi. He called on the city’s leaders to take urgent action to address the issue.
“It’s so easy to transform Nairobi into a modern clean and safe metropolis, yet our governor and his administration are busy chasing deals and girls!” said Miguna.
Miguna criticized the city’s governor for his lack of action in cleaning up Nairobi River and initiating a Rapid Transit System, which neighboring Dar es Salaam implemented within three years. He urged the governor to create jobs for the idle youth, clean up the city, build a light rail and transit system, and introduce a recycling and garbage incineration system.
Nairobi deserve better
“We don’t need excuses,” said Miguna. “Make Nairobi clean and safe for all residents. We deserve better. Don’t tell me ‘This is Africa BS!’ Africa is the oldest and richest continent. She deserves much better than this.”
Miguna’s concerns echo those of many Nairobi residents, who are increasingly frustrated by the city’s deteriorating state. The lack of action from the city’s leaders has left many feeling helpless and disillusioned.
As Nairobi continues to struggle with garbage, traffic, and insecurity, it remains to be seen whether the city’s leaders will take heed of Miguna’s call to action and implement the necessary changes to transform Nairobi into a modern, clean, and safe metropolis.
