The Cosmosapien

Contributing to the Debate on Demolitions in Nairobi: The Solution lies with Free market environmentalism. In Kenya today, seeing a bulldozer parked near your property can send shivers down your spine. This is mainly because of the demolitions of buildings that have been going on in Nairobi. In an effort to protect the environment, especially the Nairobi River, the county government and the Ministry of Environment have increased efforts to bring back Nairobi’s lost glory. Nairobi City was, in the 50s and 60s, known simply as the  Green City Under the Sun .   Somewhere along the line, Nairobi lost its status as the city with the most pristine environment. Much of the blame has been placed on poor city management and the degradation of the land through human encroachments, constructions, and other economic activities. Today, the conversation on bringing back Nairobi to its unsullied, and beautiful state, has been reawakened. However, policymakers and regulators seem to b...