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Nairobi City County by-law criminalizes sitting for long hours in non-recreational areas

Nairobi City County by-law criminalizes sitting for long hours in non-recreational areas like at the 'frustration' corner opposite Hilton Hotel in Nairobi as seen in this picture.The Nairobi City County identifies recreational places as Uhuru Park, Central Park, City Park and Jeevanjee Gardens. Photo by WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD

Did you know that you could be arrested, prosecuted and even jailed for sitting in one spot for long in the capital city?

Well, the Nairobi County has by-laws that make it criminal to sit in places such as “the frustration (or is it jobless?) corner, opposite the city’s Hilton Hotel.

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