This archive report was first published on 13 September 2021.
Published on September 13, 2021, a photo of a Canadian expressway being demolished has sparked a heated debate in Kenya about the relevance of the Nairobi Expressway currently under construction.
The photo, which was shared by Kenyans.co.ke, shows a section of the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, Canada, being demolished. According to Kenyans.co.ke, only a section of the expressway will be demolished as part of planned renovations to allow wheelchair users, cyclists, and emergency vehicles to cross Lake Shore Drive.
However, the photo has sparked a debate in Kenya about the relevance of the Nairobi Expressway, which is currently under construction at a cost of Ksh 62 billion. Some Kenyans have questioned whether the expressway will put an end to the traffic menace in the city, while others have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
One user on social media asked whether Kenya would also have to demolish its expressway in the future, while another user questioned whether leaders consult professionals before undertaking such projects.
However, one user defended the construction of the expressway, stating that Kenya had different needs from Canada.
