Nairobi River Commission launches its 2023 Action plan
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has launched its strategic Action Plan for regeneration of Nairobi river friday.
The launch comes after President William Ruto launched the Nairobi Rivers Commission back in February, an initiative that was aimed at restoring the lost glory of the Kenyan capital.
According to the head of state, over the years, the Capital city has really lost its status.
Speaking during the event launch ,Principal Secretary Devolution Affairs Teresia Mbaiku said this will plan will ultimately improve urban health and wellbeing, create decent jobs and eco-tourism opportunities. It will enhance biodiversity, and support the provision of clean water, sanitation and waste management. The initiative will also be a catalyst for infrastructure development including affordable housing, non-motorized transport and green public spaces, particularly within the vulnerable areas,” she said.
The PS,urged the stakeholders to take the plan with a genuine candidness and internalizing that the restoring of Nairobi river basin will be a big significant achievements to food security.
She said that the plan will help cleaning the river will improve communities living standards.
“Restoration of Nairobi river is a priority for the government. It is a legacy assignment for President Ruto and as devolution we have identified it as a priority and we are open to partnership for better and lasting results,” she said.
The state of affairs must come to an end, and the unsafe and unhealthy environmental situation must be corrected to restore Nairobi to its true identity. We have resolved that the city must not only reclaim its glorious reputation as Africa’s green city in the sun but must also live up to its ancestral identity as the river of cool
This happens as kenya awaits to host Africa Climate Summit next week.
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