Residents of Nairobi are expressing concern over the poor state of the capital on weekends and Monday mornings. The issue is affecting workers, shoppers, traders, commuters, and visitors to the city. Many people are worried about the poor hygiene in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). The problem is attributed to inadequate garbage collection and disposal.
The situation worsens on Saturdays and Sundays, with sections of the CBD littered with plastic bottles, food wrappers, empty bottles, sheets of old papers, discarded packaging, and sacks of household and commercial waste. Large heaps of garbage have been reported in various streets, including the intersection of Mfangano Street and Hakati Road. The waste often spills onto the roads and pavements, creating an unpleasant environment.
Hawkers and traders have complained of strong smells that make operating business in the area quite unpleasant. They believe that some individuals take advantage of the quieter weekend environment to dump waste. The residents are calling on the Nairobi County government to engage hygiene officers and sweepers to monitor and clean the capital.
According to Henry Wanjohi, a trader in Nairobi, the county should employ more sweepers to clean the area on weekends. He noted that the garbage is everywhere on the streets and pavements. Kenneth Oluoch, a resident of Nairobi, added that nobody wants to operate a business next to rotting garbage, as the bad smell can easily drive customers away.
The presence of garbage also attracts rodents, flies, and pests to food and other waste. This situation can lead to health risks and create an environment that is not conducive for businesses to thrive. Residents and business owners are urging the county government to take immediate action to address the issue.
People who live and work in the CBD have been asked to work together to protect the city environment by being responsible. The community is encouraged to take ownership of the cleanliness of their surroundings and report any incidents of garbage dumping to the authorities.
The Nairobi County government is yet to comment on the issue, but residents are hopeful that action will be taken soon to address the garbage problem in the CBD. The issue has been raised as a concern, and it is expected that a solution will be implemented to ensure the capital remains clean and hygienic.
Key points
- The Nairobi County government needs to engage hygiene officers and sweepers to monitor and clean the capital.
- Residents and business owners are urging the county government to take immediate action to address the garbage issue.
- The community is encouraged to work together to protect the city environment by being responsible.
