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World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5 under the United Nations Environment Programme, and has grown into a global platform for environmental awareness since its establishment in 1972 and first celebration in 1973, now involving more than 150 countries.
Public Health and Professional Standards, PS Mary Muthoni said the country is facing an urgent environmental health challenge driven by rising volumes of unmanaged garbage, weak disposal systems and harmful public behaviour in waste handling.
Addressing congregants during the church service at Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi on Sunday, he highlighted reforms in healthcare and infrastructure, insisting that “health must be a right for every citizen.” He also outlined plans to transform Nairobi through improved roads, lighting, and waste management.
The government reports ongoing work in roads, water supply, street lighting, and river regeneration, with thousands of traders set to benefit from a modernised Gikomba Market as part of wider efforts to improve the capital.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, he says improved recycling systems, better waste separation, and stronger infrastructure are needed to address plastic pollution in Kenya’s cities.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Sakaja said the county cannot tackle the problem alone and urged Nairobians to support ongoing efforts to improve drainage and environmental management.
Sakaja explained that the tricycles will transport waste to four newly planned transfer stations, reducing the need for long hauls to the Dandora dumpsite and enhancing operational efficiency.
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.
The initiative follows a 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.