The Lang’ata Cemetery will undergo renovations by the Nairobi County Government in an effort to transform the property into a ‘serene memorial ground’.
A report from a Cabinet meeting presided over by Governor Johnson Sakaja on Tuesday, June 18 states that the project will involve major landscaping and repairs, including grading, gravelling of the cemetery’s roads, fencing, and signage changes.
All these efforts geared towards transforming Lang’ata Cemetery into a tranquil place of remembrance and peace.
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) will work with the project team to carry out the acquisition of additional cemetery land.
“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.”
The Nairobi County Government has also voiced concern, calling on Kenya Power to consider underground cabling to minimize tree felling.
Under the direction of Governor Sakaja, Kenya Power was urged to investigate subterranean cabling as a means of reducing the amount of trees that need to be cut down.
“The Cabinet has expressed grave concern regarding the arbitrary felling of trees by Kenya Power (KPLC). It was asserted that Kenya Power must comply with the law, recognizing that the authority to approve tree felling resides with the County Government.”
“An existing agreement between the County and Kenya Power, which outlines steps for identifying trees to be felled, relocated, or trimmed, remains in place. The Cabinet Reaffirmed that all tree felling activities must be duly sanctioned and conducted responsibly and sustainably.”
