This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has taken a bold step to address the issue of parking boys blocking slots within the city's central business district (CBD).
According to Sonko, the parking boys block parking slots and only unblock them at an illegal fee levied on desperate motorists.
He has asked motorists to report the parking boys to him directly, sharing a WhatsApp number that can be used to report the matter to his 'special team.'
"Ukipata parking Boy blocking parking bay with motorbike ndivo akuuzie hiyo parking space kindly WhatsApp me via 0722886600 the street name I have a special team to deal with those wakoras," he said.
Not only parking boys, but also security guards have been using various items to hoard slots either for their friends or which they also unblock at a fee.
The fees levied by both parking boys and guards range between Sh50 and Sh100.
On a related note, Sonko has also put on notice motorists who park without paying the Sh200 daily fee, saying the areas around Nation Center building are the hotbed.
He has instructed his law enforcement team to ensure motorists adhere to traffic laws, warning that failure to pay the parking fee attracts a Sh2,000 fine plus the original fee to have your car unclamped.
He also warned motorists who pay parking boys instead of directly to the county government, saying they will clamp their vehicle and the parking boy will face the consequences.
Published on September 25, 2019.
