This archive report was first published on 31 August 2021.
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has proposed summoning the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to the Senate chambers over parking fees levied in the city's residential areas, which he believes are exploitative.
According to Sakaja, the county's allocation of funds has increased from Sh15 billion in 2017 to Sh19 billion in the current financial year, which should be sufficient to meet the county's needs without overburdening Nairobi residents.
“Don't charge Nairobians parking fees in estates. We have given you enough resources to perform your work and on top of this, there is what you are already collecting,” Sakaja said.
He added that he plans to summon the NMS and the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) to the senate in the next two weeks, stating, “Nairobi residents are not cash cows.”
As of June 2021, Nairobi County had announced plans to gazette more parking areas in the capital city, a move that would put more pressure on motorists battling costly fuel.
Nairobi Finance and Economic Planning CEC Allan Igambi had justified the move, saying it was part of the county's new ways of raising revenue to ensure City Hall meets its revenue target.
However, Sakaja remains unconvinced, citing the county's increased allocation of funds and the need to protect Nairobi residents from exploitation.
Published on August 31, 2021.
