Kwale’s state-of-the-art park opens doors to leisure seekers
HUSSEIN ABDULLAHI- KNA
Kwale’s new Sh30-million ultramodern recreational park has opened to the public, offering a welcoming aesthetic and a relaxing ambiance for leisure activities.
The state-of-the-art park promises to be the ultimate destination for locals and domes tic tourists seeking an exhilarating day out. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, Alice Wa home, commissioned the Kwale Park, which is funded under the Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP).
CS Wahome stated that the KUSP is a multibillion-shilling project supported by the World Bank and the Government of Kenya, aimed at establishing and strengthening urban institutions to improve infrastructure and services in the counties.
She said the KUSP is aimed at establishing and strengthening urban institutions to deliver improved infrastructure and services in participating counties.
The minister noted that the national government has dedicated and allocated resources to counties to ensure infrastructural development and services are improved in urban set ups such as the Kwale Municipality.
CS Wahome further noted that the national government is focused and committed to tackling challenges such as poor planning of towns, inadequate housing and poor infrastructure which are brought about by climate change.
The CS inspected ongoing works at the Kombani Settlement Scheme, part of the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) initiative and the Matuga Affordable Housing Project.
“I am hopeful that such an in vestment will enhance Kwale’s tourism and leisure sectors as the park has many exciting family-friendly attractions on offer,” she said.
The CS charged the people to use the facility with a sense of responsibility and maintain the infrastructure put in place to make it conducive for all visitors.
The recreational park is situated in Kwale Municipality and is considered as a safe, green space designed for public use, which will serve as a hub for recreation, relaxation, and social interaction Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani welcomed the new park saying Kwale town has long been yearning for a centre of fun and play especially children as it is fully equipped with numerous children’s recreation and fun facilities.
Achani said the unveiling of the new recreational park signifies the devolved government’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing accessible recreational facilities for local com munities.
She said the new park will be managed by the Kwale Town Municipality, adding that people in Kwale will have no need to travel to Mombasa to seek leisure.