Nairobi city council houses at Jericho estate built in 1961 [Courtesy]When Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) early this year indicated that Ofafa Jericho estate is among those targeted for demolition to pave way for more modern and affordable houses, the residents in this colonial-era address were not amused. It is evident from the picture taken in 1961, Ofafa Jericho was classy; properly managed with good roads and drainage, paved walkway complete with manicured lawns. The estate was named after Ambrose Michael Ofafa, a youthful politician shot and critically injured in an alleged highway robbery near Kaloleni. Thus, Ofafa Jericho was named in his honour when it was built in the mid-1950s. RELATED VIDEOS Vijana ambao walikuwa kwa magenge yaliyokuwa yakiwahangaisha wakazi wa Jericho | Shujaa Wa WikiShare this story

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2021 04:52 UTC