Were he to rise from his grave, Charles Udall would be shocked at the sorry state of Nairobi City. It is a city he dreamt had potential of becoming the most beautiful and healthy urban centre in Africa. Udall, who holds the record of being Nairobi mayor on three different occasions, would fume at the sight of hovels and potholed roads. In 1943 while serving his third stint as mayor, Udall advocated for massive development of Nairobi to improve its image. “Nairobi can be made the most beautiful and healthy city in Africa.

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2021 19:53 UTC