The facelift of Haile Selassie Avenue has marked another milestone in Nairobi’s efforts to modernise the city and improve pedestrian movement as the county government pushes ahead with its Central Business District (CBD) restoration programme.

The once dusty and congested stretch has now been transformed with black and cream tiled walkways, giving the busy avenue a fresh look while improving accessibility for thousands of residents, traders and commuters who use the route daily.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja highlighted the progress made under the ongoing project, saying the revamped avenue is expected to significantly ease movement for people accessing key areas including Wakulima Market, Easy Coach stage and offices situated along the corridor.

“The once dusty Haile Selassie Avenue has now taken on a new look with black and cream tile furnishing, making movement easier for people accessing Wakulima Market, Easy Coach stage and offices along the avenue,” Sakaja said.

The Governor noted that the project is part of a broader CBD walkway restoration initiative already underway in several sections of the city.

“This is part of the ongoing CBD walkways restoration programme that we have been undertaking, with more areas currently being upgraded, including Ambassador area, Taifa Lane and the National Archives area,” he added.

Sakaja further revealed plans to extend the facelift programme to more sections of the city, including Kimathi Street and Moi Avenue, with improved street lighting also forming part of the developments.

“The new Haile Selassie Avenue has eased movement and plans are underway to continue walkway restoration from Kimathi Street to Nation Centre and along Moi Avenue up to Central Police Station. We are doing this to make Nairobi a better place for all,” he said.

The county government says the wider initiative is aimed at creating a cleaner, safer and more accessible city while enhancing the overall experience for residents and visitors in the capital.