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Nairobi adopts single contractor to streamline waste management

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Nairobi adopts single contractor to streamline waste management

City Hall announced that the contractor will be responsible for collecting waste and transporting it to a centralised processing plant, which will have the capacity to handle 3,200 tonnes daily.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Sakaja vows to deregister rogue waste firms

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Sakaja vows to deregister rogue waste firms

To modernize sanitation services, the county plans to launch the Green Nairobi Company, a long-term initiative designed to convert waste into energy and professionalize city cleaning.

By David Abonyo 17 Sep 2025

City Hall blames Nairobians for flooding as illegal dumping chokes drains

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City Hall blames Nairobians for flooding as illegal dumping chokes drains

Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the persistent habit of throwing garbage from vehicles and along road reserves, as well as the use of unauthorised waste collectors, is at the heart of the garbage problem that is contributing to flooding during rains.

By Rose Achieng 24 Jun 2025