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"When the Finance Bill 2023 is approved by the County Assembly, I propose not to charge weekend parking fees in Nairobi.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has proposed scrapping parking fees on weekends within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).

Speaking on Thursday, April 27 during the presentation of the 2023 Finance Bill, Governor Sakaja said that scrapping off parking fees on Saturdays and Sundays would encourage businesses to open over the weekends

"When the Finance Bill 2023 is approved by the County Assembly, I propose not to charge weekend parking fees in Nairobi.

"This will encourage business establishments to open during the weekend and also provide an opportunity for Nairobi residents to support businesses and accord them an opportunity to transact on the weekends," Sakaja stated.

File image of cars parked at Nairobi CBD.

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He acknowledged that Kenyans are facing harsh economic times, noting that the move would attract more visitors to Nairobi CBD during weekends.

“I know times are hard…We also want to attract more visitors to the CBD during weekends,” he stated.

The former Nairobi Senator also said that his administration will ensure security around the clock.

“I will ensure security provision round the clock. Other leading cities in the World are very vibrant during the weekends. Nairobi should adopt the same vibrancy. As this will ensure growth,” Sakaja stated.