Nairobi Rivers Commission Stories

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.

‘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.

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...

DP Gachagua: Why Nairobi Rivers Commission fell short of its goals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Early this year, the DP requested Sh100 million from the State Department of Devolution to fund the operations of the Nairobi Rivers Commission.

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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