Nairobi River Commission Stories

City residents living along Nairobi River assured of new homes, not evictions under revitalisation plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

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...

Government orders urgent drainage fix as Nairobi floods claim six lives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...

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.

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...

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

Kindiki warns against politicising Nairobi River reclamation project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

The CS cautioned against attempts to trivialise the initiative, stating that the recent efforts by some politicians to politicise the project undermin...

Duale issues first directive as Environment CS, targets Nairobi River polluters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

CS Duale directed NEMA to map out all effluent discharge points along the Nairobi Rivers ecosystem and to take appropriate enforcement action immediat...

DP Gachagua rallies leaders to fast-track regeneration of Nairobi's rivers
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 25, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasised that the project will involve relocating individuals from riparian and adjacent areas.

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