NAIROBI, Kenya – Nairobi County is set to hold the ShuGenz Memorial Concert this Sunday, July 7th, from 12pm to 7:00 pm.
The event will be hosted at Uhuru Park to honor the lives lost during the recent anti-government protests.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has endorsed the concert, which was proposed by activist Boniface Mwangi, and has assured county security for the event.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, Governor Sakaja expressed his full support for the memorial concert, highlighting its importance in acknowledging the tragic events and the lives affected.
“It is true that I have received a request for a peace concert to be done at Uhuru Park; I see no problem in it. If it is a genuine expression, then it is good,” Sakaja stated.
“Uhuru Park belongs to Kenyans and Nairobians; it doesn’t belong to me. I am just a steward over that resource. I know it is currently an active crime scene but I hope the DCI will conclude.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring flowers as a gesture of remembrance and peace. The event will feature various artists and performances aimed at uniting the community and paying tribute to the victims.
Governor Sakaja has confirmed his attendance, emphasizing the significance of honoring the young people who lost their lives.
“We will support that expression; that concert is in honor of young people who we lost. It is good to honor them and their families and see what support we can give them. Personally, I will attend because these are my constituents,” Sakaja added.
