Ruto CS Orders Governor Sakaja To Crackdown On Garbage Collectors
On Thursday, Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Nairobi County Government to deal with those responsible for polluting the Nairobi River.
Speaking at the Nairobi Arboretum while leading Kenyans in commemorating Mazingira Day, the outspoken minister directed NEMA officials to ensure no more garbage dumping in the Nairobi water stream.
They are spreading this fake letter claiming that HE Rigathi Gachagua has resigned as Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. It is as FAKE as them! pic.twitter.com/S5YZlcBBqW
— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua Commentary (@RigathiC) October 10, 2024
As a result, he directed Authority officials to question garbage collectors about where they dumped their waste.
CS Duale also warned companies that dump waste into the Nairobi River, stating that any company found to be responsible for polluting the main river would face severe consequences.
According to Duale, most households in Nairobi City lacked sewer tanks, which he claimed contributed significantly to the pollution of the Nairobi River.
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“In the next 15 months, Nairobi River should be a river and not sewage, we have put on notice, the polluters of Nairobi River including Industries, factories, slaughterhouses, and those who collect garbage,” Duale stated.
Preamble four of our Constitution underscores the importance of environmental conservation, making it a constitutional duty for all citizens to protect and preserve our natural surroundings.
— Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) October 10, 2024
In line with this mandate, President @WilliamsRuto has introduced several key… pic.twitter.com/ueSVaRnRu7
In his speech, CS Duale named the Nairobi Water Sewerage Company and the Ardhi and Water Sewerage Company as the top polluters of the Nairobi River, followed by industries located near the river.
Meanwhile, the tree planting initiative is consistent with Kenya’s overall environmental strategy, which includes afforestation, reforestation, and the protection of water catchment areas.
The tree planting exercise is part of President William Ruto’s Green Kenya Initiative, which aims to restore the country’s ecosystems and mitigate the negative effects of climate change.
Ruto CS Orders Governor Sakaja To Crackdown On Garbage Collectors
