Inspired by NyegeNyege festival, Sakaja announces Nairobi Festival

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that effective December 12, residents of the City will be treated to an annual Nairobi Festival dubbed the ‘Vibe of the City.’

Sakaja says the event will be a fun-filled fair which will be used to celebrate and display the City after December 12 Jamhuri Day holiday.

“In December, we will set aside some streets to display culture, food, creativity, have the nganya awards for the best done matatus, have rugby, football and basketball tournaments and many other activities,” he said.

Kenyans across social media were divided about the festival with some supporting it while others felt it will just be another opportunity to swindle public money.

Comments

“He should be advocating for sustainable policies to curb pollution, garbage, crime and joblessness what will happen after we celebrate the Nairobi festival?,” Said Mathew Kagongo.

“It’s equal to nyege nyege of Uganda..it has its positives and negatives…” Wycliffe Sudie

“Hii upuzi ndio sitaki i vibe almost every Fridays with my own money Mr. Sakaja fanyia wakenya kazi hakuna vybez hapa mama mboga boda boda hawajui hiyo na huku mnasema vile Kenya ni dilapidated,” Lillian Atieno

“This one should have priorities for Nairobi first b4 non issues he purports to deal with now. Hawkers are full on the streets together with their wares such that pedestrians have no where to step on. About three weeks after swearing in, his head is not even turning!! Be serious” Lucy Nkatha

“Nice move indeed over the years Nai has lacked the vibrance, culture and identity, we definitely need the vibe back #Nairoberry to the world,” Matolo Muema