This archive report was first published on 22 September 2019.
September 22, 2019
Winnie Odinga, the lastborn daughter of ODM leader Raila Odinga, has taken to Twitter to express her frustration with some Kenyan estates' names.
She believes that names such as 'Skyview', 'Bluesky', and 'Greenfields' do not accurately reflect the reality of living in these areas.
Winnie suggested that estates should be renamed to reflect the challenges and issues that residents face, such as 'Traffic Jam Gardens', 'Corruption Money Paradise', and 'Choke Smoke Suites'.
Her tweet sparked a lively debate, with many users sharing their own experiences and suggestions for renaming estates.
Some of the reactions include:
- Francis Oluoch, who suggested renaming 'Pesa Kwa Vijana Imepotea Apartments' to something more accurate.
- Nelly Otieno, who proposed renaming 'Grabbed Land Apartments' to reflect the reality of the situation.
- Otieno Mako'ochieng, who joked that 'Septic Tank Lowrise' might be a fitting name for some estates.
- Ian Ndichu, who suggested renaming 'Tibim Gardens' to something more appealing.
- Chiedo Gem, who proposed renaming 'Arror and Kimwarer Gatted Community' to something more descriptive.
- Gitonga Kevin, who joked that 'Hailie Selassie Avenue' might be a fitting name for a certain estate.
- George Maina, who suggested renaming 'Vumbivumbi Apartments' to something more accurate.
- John Ogola, who proposed renaming 'Building Bridges Apartments' to something more reflective of the area.
- Adipo Sidang, who joked that 'Wamlambez Flats' might be a fitting name for some estates.
- Thomas Munyao, who suggested renaming 'Sewage Terraces' to something more descriptive.
- Somina, who proposed renaming 'Cheaters Estate – Roysambu' to something more accurate.
- Mary Wanjiku, who suggested renaming 'Handshake Gardens' to something more reflective of the area.
- William, who proposed renaming 'Handshake Inn Villas' to something more appealing.
- Word Citizen, who suggested renaming 'Climate Change View' to something more descriptive.
- Gitau Ken, who proposed renaming 'Tender Avenue/House' to something more accurate.
