Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has reviewed the progress of the Kebena and Ginfele riverside development projects currently under construction in the city.
According to the city administration, a total of eight riverside development projects are underway in Addis Ababa.
On her official social media page, Mayor Adanech noted that while riverside development is a relatively new initiative for the country, it has already delivered remarkable and transformative results in a short period. In particular, the 19-kilometer Kebena River project, stretching from Entoto to Karamara Deldey, has reached its final stages, similar to other major parks such as Entoto and Peacock Parks.
The previously neglected rivers have been rehabilitated, with natural features preserved, providing residents with a clean, healthy, and aesthetically pleasant environment.
The projects include water channels that support sustainable urban growth, numerous bridges, check dams, modern pedestrian and bicycle lanes, sports facilities, children’s playgrounds, cafés and restaurants, as well as spacious parking areas. In addition, greenery and beautification works that enhance the city’s landscape are nearing completion.
“This riverside development project has created a highly attractive investment environment, particularly for real estate and hotel sectors,” said Mayor Adanech, urging investors to actively participate in these unique and large-scale development initiatives in the capital.
Finally, the Mayor expressed her gratitude to the leaders, contractors, experts, enterprises, and residents who contributed to the successful implementation of this generational project from inception to completion.
By Birhanu Workneh
