Published on June 7, 2025 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 1 year by Kariuki Mwangi
The Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja has affirmed that the ongoing transformative progress of the city will continue as his administration continue making strides towards a clean and friendly city which is a hub of hope, dignity, and opportunity for all.
In the latest spot check done independently by Kenya Online News, within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), the journey of transformation has clearly born fruits as the city streets are now clean and orderly.
In our rounds around the CBD, it is evident that the Sakaja administration has been able to make Nairobi a clean city step by step. The recent installation of modern dust bins around the city, the cabro works, landscaping and beautification are just a tip of the desired results.
The visible changes in the CBD’s cleanliness reflect a dedicated leadership shaping a brighter future for all residents. With continued commitment, Nairobi is on its way to becoming the cleanest city in Africa, symbolizing progress and pride.
With the tagline, #Lazima IWork , loosely translated, Nairobi must work, the Kenyan capital is now an eye catching city of beautiful sceneries around different streets, all clean with well carpeted roads, beautifully manicured landscapes, renovated walk ways and free from the incessant congestion caused by hawkers.
In a bold push to have a cleaner environment in Nairobi, the Nairobi City County Government, several weeks ago kicked off the installation of large, user-friendly, and visually striking dustbins across the CBD in a renewed effort to keep the capital clean.
Governor Sakaja confirmed the initiative as he emphasized the need to maintain the city’s cleanliness following a coordinated clean-up exercise led by the county’s Green Army under the Green Nairobi Department.
“Cleanliness is a collective responsibility,As the Green Army continues with their commendable efforts, let’s also play our part by not littering. We are beginning this project in the CBD and will move into residential estates in the next phase.”Sakaja reaffirmed
The sleek black bins, emblazoned with the slogan “Let’s Make Nairobi Clean” and adorned in county colors, have already begun appearing along major streets and highways in the city center. Governor Sakaja noted that the installation is part of a broader plan to establish Green Nairobi Limited, a county-owned company dedicated to sanitation and environmental sustainability.
“This plan has to work,i have said it before we can have a clean city. With proper coordination, Green Nairobi will oversee cleanups, manage garbage collection, create jobs, and help us realize the city we all want to live and work in.”he confirmed
Multiple installation teams have been dispatched to cover designated streets, and the rollout will continue in the coming weeks. The Governor urged Nairobians to embrace the initiative and take pride in maintaining a litter-free city.
“We’re calling on everyone to support this initiative by using the bins and respecting the environment,Let’s back the Green Army and work together for a cleaner, greener Nairobi.” Sakaja said
The county has also entered into a waste-to-energy agreement aimed at converting waste at Dandora into energy, promoting sustainable waste management practices. To enforce this initiative, stringent penalties will be imposed on individuals and entities found dumping waste illegally.
