Sakaja: Nairobi Has Cleared 100,000 Tonnes of Garbage Ahead of El Niño Rains
Source: Nairobi Wire
Summary
The Nairobi County administration says it has removed more than 100,000 tonnes of garbage over the past month, stepping up proactive measures to curb severe flooding ahead of predicted El Niño rainfall. Governor Johnson Sakaja confirmed that multi-agency teams are clearing drainage channels, removing waste from critical waterways, and restoring river ecosystems to protect high-risk hotspots across the capital. The county reportedly collects about 3,200 tonnes of solid waste daily. The city’s dedicated environmental cleanup crew, known as the Green Army, leads the charge on the ground to prevent garbage from choking crucial drainage networks. “Through the coordinated efforts of The post Sakaja: Nairobi Has Cleared 100,000 Tonnes of Garbage Ahead of El Niño Rains appeared first on Nairobi Wire.