Oscar award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has voiced her concerns regarding the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway through the Nairobi National park.
Through her Facebook Page, Lupita called on Kenyans to join her and oppose the proposed construction.
She urged Kenyans to use the National Environment Management Authority to air their opposition to the proposed construction.
“If you, like me, care to preserve our wildlife and our natural reserves, write to the Director General of NEMA and express your concern that this sets an unacceptable precedent for Kenya's parks and reserves. Urge them to construct around the park, not through it,” said Lupita.
The celebrated actress acknowledged that the country needs a new railway but constructing it through the park was not the only available option.
“But The Nairobi National Park is being threatened: there are plans to build a new railroad through it. Though we do need a new railway system, this plan is not the only solution available,” she added.
Construction of the SGR through the park has in the recent past faced opposition due to the threat it poses to the survival of animals at the park.