Nairobi River Stories
George Mbugua, speaking on behalf of the affected parties, claims that they are the beneficial owners of land within the Nairobi River Corridor and ha...
PSHinga told the committee that after paying for fixed obligations such as rent, utilities, security, cleaning services, and support to the Nairobi Ri...
For the residents of Kiambiu, Kivevu's farm has become a vital source of nourishment and a symbol of what urban agriculture can achieve in difficult c...
Mumo Musuva, the vice-chairman of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, made it clear that the project would not result in the displacement of local resident...
The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...
Many residents feel that the eviction process has been rushed and handled in a way that does not respect their long-standing ties to the area.
The China-Africa Ecological Civilisation Exchange forum was hosted by the Chongqing Land and Sea International Communication Foundation at the Confuci...
Represented by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, the petitioners claim that the decision was made without consulting stakeholders, including traders, suppliers, an...
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...
The Green Belt Movement, founded by the late Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Wangari Maathai, while celebrating Wangari Maathai Day, cast doubt on the...
The President emphasised that the project would not only improve sanitation but also create employment opportunities for thousands of youth.
The CS pointed out that the government initially underestimated the challenge.
A vote was conducted through a secret ballot, leading to his dismissal.
The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.
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...
The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.
The “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment. They accumulate in organisms over time, moving up the food chain.
In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.
The Ministry of Environment has identified 145 facilities along the Nairobi River basin that are discharging industrial effluent into the river.
Ruto laid out an ambitious vision for transforming Kenya's capital, addressing pressing issues in education, environmental cleanup, and infrastructure...
MCAs have called on the Assembly's Environment and Natural Resources Committee for transparency regarding the collaboration between the national gover...
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the trio's appointment, effective November 8, 2024, in a Gazette notice.
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...
Earlier, Omanga and Wanjiru had been appointed as Chief Administrative Secretaries in the Ministries of Interior and Cooperatives, but these positions...
Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch and Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang were among the MPs who accused the government of selectively targeting informal settlements in th...
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
The CS cited the Athi Water and Sewerage Company and the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company as some of the largest polluters.
The Environment CS commended the public for participating in the government's ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
The CS also revealed that he had ordered the transfer of the Nairobi region Nema director due to mishandling of environmental crimes.
