Nairobi River Stories

Gikomba traders move to court to stop eviction aimed at paving way for Ruto's housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

Represented by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, the petitioners claim that the decision was made without consulting stakeholders, including traders, suppliers, an...

Slum residents oppose eviction plans amid flooding risk, demand compensation first
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 15, 2025

The debate comes even as President William Ruto, during his tour of city, assured that all persons displaced from riparian lands due to floods would b...

Why environmentalists are casting doubts on Ruto’s Nairobi River cleanup efforts
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Green Belt Movement, founded by the late Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Wangari Maathai, while celebrating Wangari Maathai Day, cast doubt on the...

Ruto’s Nairobi River plan: 60km sewer line, 50,000 houses among key projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The President emphasised that the project would not only improve sanitation but also create employment opportunities for thousands of youth.

Duale admits Nairobi River cleanup tougher than expected
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The CS pointed out that the government initially underestimated the challenge.

Nairobi Rivers Commission CEO sacked after board vote
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

A vote was conducted through a secret ballot, leading to his dismissal.

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

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...

New regulations seek to hold into account firms whose products pollute rivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.

‘Forever chemicals’ polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, Nairobi River among hotspots
The Conversation  |  Dec 03, 2024

The “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment. They accumulate in organisms over time, moving up the food chain.

Mathare residents urge government to act before floods cause another disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 30, 2024

In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.

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.

Inside Ruto's meeting with Nairobi MPs on city development agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Ruto laid out an ambitious vision for transforming Kenya's capital, addressing pressing issues in education, environmental cleanup, and infrastructure...

MCAs question role of City Hall at Nairobi Rivers Commission as pollution persists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

MCAs have called on the Assembly's Environment and Natural Resources Committee for transparency regarding the collaboration between the national gover...

Omanga lands state job after rejecting another appointment
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 09, 2024

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the trio's appointment, effective November 8, 2024, in a Gazette notice.

Omanga declines Ruto's appointment to Nairobi Rivers Commission
Mercy Asamba  |  Oct 26, 2024

In a statement posted on her X account, Omanga expressed gratitude for the trust and recognition but noted her decision to step back from the position...

Ex-senator Omanga, Bishop Wanjiru land new State jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

Earlier, Omanga and Wanjiru had been appointed as Chief Administrative Secretaries in the Ministries of Interior and Cooperatives, but these positions...

CS Duale stands firm on riparian land evictions despite MPs complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch and Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang were among the MPs who accused the government of selectively targeting informal settlements in th...

City residents: Cleaning Nairobi River before stopping polluters will be futile
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 15, 2024

Teddy Obonyo, who runs a spare parts shop next to the river, laments how the strong unpleasant stench is driving customers away from his business

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.

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