Nairobi City County has launched a renewed crackdown on hotels and businesses operating within the Central Business District (CBD) over improper waste disposal practices.
Chief Environmental Officer Geoffrey Mosiria announced that he will personally lead inspections targeting how establishments manage and dispose of their waste.
“I will be leading an operation in the CBD to inspect all hotels and other establishments that generate waste, focusing on how they manage and dispose of it,” Mosiria stated.
He expressed concern over the growing problem of garbage being illegally dumped on road reserves and walkways, which he said is contributing to the city’s untidiness.
According to Mosiria, some businesses are deliberately avoiding proper waste management fees by hiring street families or unlicensed individuals to dispose of their waste.
These individuals often dump the garbage in unauthorized locations across the city.
“One of the biggest challenges we face is that many businesses generating waste do not want to incur the cost of proper disposal. Instead, they hire street families or unlicensed individuals who charge less but end up dumping waste illegally,” he said.
He emphasized that such practices not only violate county regulations but also undermine efforts to maintain a clean and organized Nairobi.
Mosiria warned that legal action would be taken against any business not complying with county waste management requirements.
“Any business that is not paying the county for waste collection and disposal services, or that is not using approved private waste service providers, will face legal action,” he warned.
In addition, the county will begin tracing any illegally dumped waste back to its source, and those responsible will be held accountable.
Mosiria noted that this campaign will extend beyond the CBD to all areas of the city, as part of a broader initiative to eliminate illegal dumping and improve urban cleanliness.
“Sometimes, difficult and unpopular decisions must be made to achieve lasting results, and a clean, organized city is our ultimate goal,” he said.
Mosiria also highlighted recent improvements in the Pipeline estate, where the county has cracked down on illegal waste dumping and the discharge of wastewater onto public roads.
In a statement issued on August 19, he reported that Pipeline is no longer considered dirty, thanks to firm enforcement and community education.
“Sometimes, all it takes is bold and unpopular decisions to achieve positive and lasting results. Pipeline is now on its way to becoming the cleanest estate in Nairobi, and the positive impact is already being felt across Embakasi South,” Mosiria said.
He added that similar clean-up efforts would soon be rolled out citywide to ensure a healthier, more livable Nairobi for all residents.
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