Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has announced a crackdown on hotels and other establishments in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over improper waste disposal.
In a statement on Monday, August 25, Mosiria said he will lead the operation to inspect all the hotels and establishments generating waste in Nairobi CBD with a focus on how they manage and dispose of it.
Mosiria noted that garbage in sacks is dumped along road reserves and walkways in the Nairobi CBD.
“I will be leading an operation in the Central Business District (CBD) to inspect all hotels and other establishments that generate waste, focusing on how they manage and dispose of it.
“Currently, if you walk through the CBD, you will find sacks of garbage dumped along road reserves and walkways, contributing to the untidiness of our city,” said Mosiria.
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The Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer noted that many businesses in Nairobi CBD opt to cut costs by hiring street families or unlicensed waste handlers, who charge less but end up dumping garbage illegally.
“This practice not only makes our city dirty but also undermines our efforts to maintain a clean and organized environment,” he stated.
Mosiria warned that the county would take action against businesses that fail to pay for county waste collection services or engage unapproved private service providers
“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.
“Furthermore, any garbage found dumped within the CBD will be traced back to its source, and those responsible will be held accountable,” he stated.
Mosiria additionally said the crackdown will extend to the entire city to eliminate illegal dumping.
The crackdown comes weeks after Mosiria directed all hawkers in the Nairobi CBD to operate from the backstreets.
In a statement on August 10, Mosiria said business in the capital must be conducted in a dignified manner.
The Environment and Public Health Chief Officer emphasized that hawkers should operate from designated backstreets to help achieve a city of order and dignity.
“We have allowed everyone to do business, but it must be conducted in a dignified manner. Let us all embrace a clean city and respect its beauty by allowing the free flow of movement for residents.
“Every hustler matters, and while doing business, we must all follow the law. At the same time, we should continue supporting them in their entrepreneurial efforts,” Mosiria said.
