The sh 1billion high-end hotel in Runda construction site. [Photo/business daily]The environmental agency is expected to receive views from Runda residents  regarding the planned Sh1 billion high-end hotel by Foreign Affairs secretary Amina Mohamed’s brother, Ahmed Jibril.Interested residents or groups should attend the public hearing at the 8.4 acre project site within Runda Close, which is part of the Runda gated community said National Environmental Management Authority (Nema).This follows conclusion of a court case that allowed construction subject to Nema approval that will ensure concerns raised by Runda Gated Community Association are addressed.Residents had opposed the amalgamation of 15 plots bought by the developer saying the area was reserved for controlled development of residential houses.In a protest letter to Nairobi county government association chairman Isaac Gitoho said,“The amalgamation and change of user is against zoning restrictions and is in breach of other applicable special conditions regulating the parent grant of Runda Estate.” That did not deter Mr Jibril from successfully acquiring a change-of-user licence from county government saying that he meant well and would not do anything to disrupt their peaceful, serene and quiet environment.

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