Focus has shifted to a different hotel that has been bombarded with allegations of grabbing public land.
Activists Boniface Mwangi, has waged war on Serena Hotel in regards to claims that the enterprise acquired land through illegal means.
It seems the hotel shot itself in the foot disclosing information that the controversial Boniface exploited.
Through a tweet, Boniface questioned Serena Hotel over the possession of a part of central park which belonged to the the National Museum of Kenya.
In a satirical way, the photographer inquired whether the national institution owned the five star brand.
“As we defend Uhuru Park from landgrabbers, can Serena Hotel tell Kenyans how they corruptly acquired part of central Park? The website says, “Nairobi Serena Hotel stands on the land that carried the current National Museum of Kenya in 1922,” read the tweet.
As we defend Uhuru Park from landgrabbers, can @SerenaNairobi tell Kenyans how they corruptly acquired part of central Park? The website says, "Nairobi Serena Hotel stands on the land that carried the current National Museum of Kenya in 1922." @museumsofkenya is Serena yours? pic.twitter.com/yjO1fdi1CP
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) October 25, 2019
Boniface’s sentiments were echoed by netizens who had the following reactions:
Joanem Moshyrem declared that the structure should be brought down.
“Serena should be brought down. We want our Central Park back. Who sold the plot ? Where did the money go ?” stated Joanem.
Another netizen identified as Sweden Hill responded to the activist declaring that he should,”Ask Jomo and H.H. the Aga Khan.”
Reuben Stephanophia proclaimed that the once Starehe constituency aspirant, wanted to start a revolution with the details gathered.
The new battled waged, comes days after Kenyans showed their displeasure in reference to a section of Uhuru park being hived in plans for the construction of the state of the art Nairobi Expressway.
Netizens, made it clear that the move by the government was a disgrace to the deceased Prof. Wangari Maathai who defended it from exploitation during the rule of Retired President Daniel Moi.
The park has become a place that unites Kenyans through recreational activities and has since been protected from thirsty land grabbers.
The government on Thursday, gave clarity on the matter in a bid to ease the raging fire that was lit by the information.
Government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna, stated that the park would not be touched during the construction of the multibillion project.
He explained that the area that will only be utilised during the process, is a 23 metre stretch that is highlighted to be a road reserve for the Uhuru Highway.
Despite the statement by Oguna, a section of Kenyans felt that the road should not extend into the park by even an inch.