NEMA officers arrest two people for discharging mud on Eastleigh's major roads
The mud discharge extended to Yusuf Haji Avenue and Captain Mungai Street, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians.
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has acted after Eastleigh Voice reported a borehole drilling company discharged mud along Major Muriithi Street. The incident has impacted local businesses and disrupted daily activities in the area.
The mud discharge extended to Yusuf Haji Avenue on one side and to Captain Mungai Street on the other, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians.
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Following the report on Monday, NEMA officers inspected the site on Tuesday, determining that the company responsible had a license to operate but had breached its terms.
"Licensed borehole activity, with the drillers disregarding license conditions, polluting with impunity. The slurry (muddy water) from the borehole was being discharged to the street," a NEMA officer told Eastleigh Voice.
The sludge on Major Muriithi Street in Eastleigh. (Abdirahman Khalif)
The borehole driller, Antony Mutungi, along with a company director, Mohamud Hilowle, were arrested and are currently in custody. NEMA officers are handling their processing. Additionally, the company has been ordered to clean up the affected area.
On Tuesday evening, Eastleigh Voice observed two men attempting to clean the sludge. However, due to the extensive spread of the mud, they were struggling to complete the task.
In recent years, borehole drilling companies in Eastleigh have been repeatedly criticized for damaging roads by discharging mud and sludge onto them. Once in good condition, roads in Eastleigh are increasingly deteriorating due to this issue.
Streets including Eighth Street, Galole, Captain Mungai, Waudo Street, and a section of General Wariungi Street near the 12th Street roundabout have recently been affected by similar activities.
Amid a scarcity of water in Nairobi, many buildings in Eastleigh opt to drill boreholes to meet their water needs. However, improper disposal of waste from these operations has added pressure on the area's infrastructure and led to increasing frustrations among residents and local leaders.
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