In this article, we will look at the newly revamped Uhuru Park entry fees. Uhuru Park is a 12.9-hectare recreational park adjacent to the Nairobi CBD. Uhuru Park was gazetted and opened to the public by Kenya’s first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, on May 23, 1969, in the embodiment of the country’s freedom.
The park is also the home of the Mau-Mau Freedom Fighters Monument, which honours victims of torture during the colonial era. The park was closed to the public in 2022 for rehabilitation by the now-defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). The Ministry of Defence spearheaded the renovation.
While the renovations were ongoing, Nairobi County has occasionally used the park to host some events, including the Nairobi Festival in 2022 and 2023. Uhuru Park before the renovations was also a hot spot for political rallies in Kenya. The park is synonymous with hosting huge political rallies leading to general elections.
Newly Revamped Uhuru Park
The refurbished Uhuru Park now boasts manicured lawns, maintained trees, enhanced walkways and green spaces, offering diverse recreational and leisure options for parkgoers and a children’s play area with bouncing castles and merry-go-rounds.
The iconic Nyayo statue and the Mau Mau freedom fighters’ monuments have been updated, and a more defined Freedom Corner has been established in memory of the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.
The man-made lake has been transformed into a waterfront area with a Swahili restaurant, and the lilies pond has been turned into an aquarium named Uhuru Aquascape.
A botanical space has been set up to showcase Kenya’s floral biodiversity, with flowers and plants labelled for educational purposes. Management offices, event spaces, ablution facilities, physical exercise spaces and touristic features and attractions are also now available.
Terraced sitting areas with a biosphere look, a dancing fountain along Processional Way, several eateries, and two high-end restaurants are among the other features. A notable addition to the revamped Uhuru Park is a creatively transformed old aircraft into a modern, upscale restaurant, adding a distinctive charm to the park’s ambience.
Furthermore, inside the park, Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) introduced innovative additions such as ice cream parlours at various points. These parlours, constructed using old buses and other antique materials, aim to enhance the park’s aesthetics and provide recreational opportunities for visitors.
Revamped Uhuru Park Entrance Fees
Kenyans will not be required to pay any entry fee to access the park
Revamped Uhuru Park Opening Hours
The newly revamped Uhuru Park is fenced and manned, allowing the park to operate on a 24-hour basis. The security measures in both parks have been strengthened to ensure the safety of all visitors and residents.
As part of the security procedures, visitors are required to present their IDs to security personnel at the entrance.
