Addis Ababa Riverside development creates 56,000 jobs and new housing

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Kechene, Ambassador Park, Gihon, Irreecha, Bambis Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa.

The project aims to transform the city's rivers into areas for recreation, tourism, and economic activity while restoring the natural environment. Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the construction of the riverside area created more than 56,000 jobs. The development also improves public safety by moving people from flood-prone zones into new homes.

The city intends to use these restored river corridors as public spaces for residents to work and relax. The project connects environmental conservation with modern infrastructure to make the capital more livable. Mayor Adanech Abiebie credited the city leaders, contractors, and residents who collaborated to complete the initiative.