Nairobi River pollution 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...

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

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

‘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.

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

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