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Nairobi's CBD businesses ordered to subscribe to licensed waste collectors or face penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Mosiria expressed concern that recent inspections revealed many buildings lack proper waste bins and are not subscribed to authorised waste collectors...

Eastleigh struggles with garbage crisis during festive season
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Several major roads in the area have turned into makeshift garbage disposal sites, causing discomfort and disruptions for residents, traders, and moto...

Waste, industrial effluent continue to choke Nairobi River despite clean-up efforts
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 22, 2024

Many dump their rubbish into open sewers that eventually flow into the Nairobi River, while others burn their waste or throw it directly into the rive...

Nairobi's flooding menace exposes overwhelmed colonial-era drainage system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Despite the ongoing cleaning efforts, Sakaja said large-scale investments are required to overhaul Nairobi's drainage system.

Court allows garbage collectors to continue operations at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.

Old habits die hard: Why garbage disposal into Nairobi River persists
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Ministry of Environment has identified 145 facilities along the Nairobi River basin that are discharging industrial effluent into the river.

City Hall's attorney unable to explain Sh47bn Dandora waste-to-energy tender deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The already filled-up Dandora dumpsite holds about 1.8 million tonnes of solid waste against a 500,000-tonne capacity

Kariokor residents protest over garbage, burst sewers and Sakaja's inaction
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 18, 2024

The residents lament that the sewer leakages have been there for a long time, causing ugly sights.

Duale: Kenyans to use colour-coded bins in new garbage disposal rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

The goal of these changes, according to the CS, is to enhance waste management and ensure better disposal practices.

Duale puts city garbage collectors on notice over Nairobi River pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

The CS cited the Athi Water and Sewerage Company and the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company as some of the largest polluters.

Sewage burst along Eastleigh's Twelve Street disrupts businesses, pedestrians
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 07, 2024

On Sunday night, a woman fell into the sewage after mistaking a floating paper bag for solid ground.

Youth initiative seeks to tackle persistent garbage menace in Pangani
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 03, 2024

Pangani, located in Starehe Sub-County, has long struggled with garbage disposal, despite having a good road network.

Middle class, industries to blame for Nairobi River pollution, not slums- CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2024

He argued that the waste produced by informal settlements is minimal due to their limited resources, shifting the blame to more affluent communities a...

Deteriorating Eastleigh's Keroe Street faces new threat of illegal dumping site on roadside
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 28, 2024

The location of the dumpsite is next to Nomad Palace Hotel, a spot that has recently started to accumulate waste.

Eastleigh traders grapple with garbage and sewage crisis on World Cleanup Day
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 20, 2024

For the business owners along Jam Street, this isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a daily battle that impacts both their livelihoods and quality of lif...

Nairobi County cleans up Eastleigh roundabout after Eastleigh Voice coverage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 16, 2024

Despite the cleanup, the issue of street families using the roundabout as a place to sleep remains unresolved.

Counties spent Sh4.8 billion on legal fees, garbage collection - Controller of Budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

Sh2.7 billion was directed toward legal fees, arbitration and compensation payments, while Sh2.1 billion was used for garbage collection services.

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