Tigoni park-and-chill spot disrupted by roadside trench
Motorists in Tigoni, Kenya, are frustrated after a resident dug a trench across a popular roadside parking and social spot. The action was reportedly taken to curb littering, but it has disrupted a long-standing informal community gathering area.
Why it matters
Illustrates the tension between local property rights, community use of public space, and environmental concerns like littering.
Trenches disrupt roadside parking spot for motorists
A popular park-and-chill spot in Tigoni, Limuru, has reportedly become inaccessible to motorists after a resident allegedly dug a trench along the roadside parking area.
In a video seen by the Star, the move followed complaints over littering by revellers who regularly gather at the spot.
The changes have frustrated some motorists, who say the area had previously provided a convenient informal parking space where they could stop and spend time with friends.
One motorist said the space had become part of his routine.
“We were used to coming here to park and chill, and personally, I have been affected by these changes,” he said.
He said motorists could previously park their vehicles along the roadside and use the area to relax before the trench was dug.
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