Did you know why there are many churches around Nairobi’s Uhuru Park?

Uhuru Park

• In the colonial era, churches were a preserve for the whites who, “after a church service would freely stroll to Uhuru Park
• The park was considered a privileged area where Africans were not allowed to access, thanks to the kipande decree
• Uhuru Park is a 12 hectare public recreational space adjacent to the Nairobi Central Business District

The iconic Uhuru Park was the last place where Nasa, the Opposition coalition, held their last rally before the August 8 elections.

Uhuru Park and its 12 hectares are a public recreational space adjacent to the Nairobi Central Business District, but which has also been used for religious and political rallies and protests.