Nairobi Assembly Health Committee opposes plans to instantly close Langa'ta

A picture of Lang'ata cemetery in Nairobi. A picture taken on October 23, 2017. [File courtesy, Standard]

The Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee has opposed the national government's call to close Lang'ata Cemetery without providing alternative land. This follows remarks by Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, who appeared before the National Assembly and noted that a committee had recommended the cemetery, which sits on 100 acres, be degazetted to protect public health.