Site Visit, Meetings, Sensitization and Clean Up - Ngong River
The event aimed to foster partnerships and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a safe and clean environment. Through a focus on clean rivers and the benefits of both natural and man-made resources, the event highlighted the necessity of environmental stewardship.
Speakers delivered inspiring messages, emphasizing the urgent need for action to clean up the environment. They underscored the importance of addressing the damage caused by improperly managed solid waste, particularly in Kibera Slums and the surrounding rivers that may cause loss of lives and properties downstreams. One standout message was the call to "Let The Rivers Flow," reflecting the collective commitment to restoring and preserving the natural beauty of our waterways.
The event achieved the following: 1. 87 participants took part in the clean up & 210 community members sensitized. 2. 150 meters of the river were cleaned. 3. 3.2 tonnes of wet waste. 4. Leaders from various groups within Zone 2 were present. #LetTheRiversFlow
World Environment Day - 2025
We marked the World Environment Day with a vibrant and impactful community-led celebration held at Canaan Estate Community Hall and the Nairobi Dam–Seafar Apartments area. The event was coordinated by partners from the Ngong River Regeneration Network – Zone 2 supported by Power Engineers, SportPesa & EcoWB.
World Earth Day at Kamukunji
Theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Working together to make earth a better place. Partnering with other change makers in river restoration and regeneration activities and tree planting.
Launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project By President Dr. William Ruto
Date: 10th March, 2025 Venue: Kamukunji Ground, Nairobi Attended by: President Dr. William Ruto, Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) Secretariat, Donors, Sponsors, Contactors, Politicians, Local Administrators, community members and other stakeholders. 1. Introduction The meeting was convened to witness the official launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project by President Dr. William Ruto. The initiative aims to restore Nairobi’s rivers through multi-sectoral interventions, including waste management, sanitation, infrastructure development, and social housing.