Why Some Nairobi CBD Zebra Crossings Are Painted Pink

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Kenya

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Why Some Nairobi CBD Zebra Crossings Are Painted Pink

Three zebra crossings in Nairobi’s CBD, near City Hall, the Supreme Court and the Kenya National Archives, were painted pink in October 2026. The initiative by breast cancer advocacy group Mapema Ndio Breast and Hermosa Paints aims to raise awareness and encourage early detection. GLOBOCAN 2024 estimates that Kenya records about 5,822 new breast cancer cases and 2,882 deaths from the disease each year.

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