PM Abiy Inaugurates Entoto to Kechene Medhanealem Riverside Development Project

Addis Ababa, June 2, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated the Entoto to Kechene Medhanealem Riverside Development Project following yesterday’s 7th General Election.

According to a post on his social media today, the project has transformed the landscape.

“This morning, following yesterday’s 7th General Election, we officially opened the transformative Entoto to Kechene Medhanealem Riverside Development Project,” PM Abiy said.

He noted that the landmark initiative has revitalized the heart of our capital, transforming once-degraded landscapes into vibrant green spaces through advanced soil conservation, river purification, and fruit parks seamlessly integrated with pedestrian and cycling trails.

Spanning a total riverside development corridor of 22.25 kilometers, the project stands as a tangible symbol of our progress and a practical demonstration of national growth, environmental restoration, and urban renewal.