Kenya: August 7th Memorial Park – a Breath of Peace in the Heart of the City

It is often said that green spaces in our towns and cities not only provide people with a place to relax and unwind, but also play a vital role in climate mitigation by reducing the urban heat island effect in an increasingly polluted world. National parks, sports fields, gardens, and forests in major cities offer refuge not only for people but also for birds and other wildlife.

As Covid-19 lockdowns eased in many parts of the world, statistics from Google showed a sharp rise in park attendance…