By George Milo
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has officially launched its strategic Action Plan for regeneration of Nairobi river.
The launch comes a result of pressure coming from the head of state President William Ruto in line to restoring the lost glory of the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
The head of state had said that the Capital city of Nairobi is really loosing its status of the yore.
Addressing the event launch ,Principal Secretary of Devolution Affairs Teresia Mbaiku said this will plan will ultimately improve urban health and wellbeing, create decent jobs and eco-tourism opportunities and it will also 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.
PS has reiterated that the stakeholders to take the plan with a genuine candidness and internalizing that the restoring of Nairobi river basin and it will be a big significance achievements to food security.
She said that the plan of cleaning the river will improve communities living standards in the areas.
“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.
She added that 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 the first Africa Climate Summit.