By Antynet Ford
Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a warning to facilities releasing wastewater into the Nairobi Water.
Appearing before the National Assembly, Duale said the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has already identified non-compliant facilities discharging waste into the river.
CS Duale noted that the facilities must treat the water to meet the national standards before releasing it into the river or face closure.
“NEMA has already mapped out 145 facilities discharging waste into the river, 101 of which have compliance issues. We have issued restoration orders, and all non-compliant facilities must now treat their wastewater according to national standards or face closure.” Duale said.
The CS noted that NEMA had received strict directives to guarantee complete adherence to environmental regulations.
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President William Ruto recently relaunched the Climate WorX initiative to restore the Nairobi River, emphasizing environmental sustainability and community involvement.
Ruto said the latest phase, unveiled last month aims to rehabilitate the river basin and better the lives of families living along its banks.
The project is part of the broader Climate WorX initiative, which will engage 200,000 youth in various environmental activities, including tree planting and solid waste management.
The government is partnering with the African Development Bank to enhance Nairobi’s sewerage system, addressing pollution from industries and households.
Ruto has warned polluters of strict accountability measures and emphasized the need for transparent execution of the program without political interference.
This initiative follows previous unsuccessful attempts to clean the river, highlighting a renewed commitment to making Nairobi a cleaner and more livable city.