Kenya's Environment and Forestry CS commits to clean Nairobi River within 18 months, targeting polluting companies.

Kenya's Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced a commitment to clean the polluted Nairobi River within 18 months during Mazingira Day celebrations. He warned polluting companies, including slaughterhouses and sewerage firms, and directed the National Environment Management Authority to investigate waste disposal practices. The initiative aligns with President William Ruto's tree-planting goal of 15 billion trees by 2032, with 481 million already planted since January 2024.

October 10, 2024
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