Residents of Nairobi’s estates are beginning to see new litter bins popping up in their neighborhoods as the county steps up efforts to tackle waste management.
The program has started in areas including Kileleshwa, Kilimani, and Lavington, with plans to cover all residential estates across the city.
Governor Johnson Sakaja said on Saturday, December 27, that the bins are made from tough Durapol polymer, designed to resist weather damage, vandalism, and heavy usage.
“The estate rollout is intended to curb littering at the source, reduce illegal dumping and promote a culture of cleanliness beyond the city centre, making Nairobi cleaner, greener and more liveable, street by street and estate by estate,” the statement read.
The governor highlighted that the bins are part of a broader effort to enhance the city’s appearance and ensure waste is disposed of responsibly.
“These are not just bins. They’re a statement about the Nairobi we’re building—one that values order, hygiene, and modernity,” Sakaja said, emphasizing the role of residents in maintaining cleanliness.
The initiative follows an earlier June rollout, where 110-litre litter bins were installed across busy spots in the central business district.
Sakaja explained that the estate expansion would tie into existing programs by strengthening both infrastructure and manpower, with the upcoming Green Nairobi Company set to manage waste collection citywide.
“The expanded bin installation in estates now ties together these parallel efforts: modern waste infrastructure, a strengthened workforce, and an institutional overhaul,” he added.
This development also builds on previous improvements in the CBD, where the county replaced metal bins with fibre ones to reduce theft and damage. Geoffrey Mosiria, the former Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment, confirmed in August that old bins had been replaced, accompanied by stricter enforcement against vandals following damage during protests.
By introducing these new bins across residential estates, Nairobi County is seeking to combine improved facilities with community participation, creating cleaner streets and a more organized city environment.
