The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has unveiled sanitation equipment worth Sh 600million that aims at creating increasing sewerage connectivity within the Nairobi Metropolis to about 55%.
Maji House, Nairobi, Water CS Sicily Kariuki unveiled the equipment which include five mobile assets that will facilitate the implementation of the Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Program that aims at creating a more habitable, clean City and its environs.
The program which also aims at enhanced sustainable management of the Nairobi Rivers that support natural ecosystems regeneration, socio-economic activities and improved livelihoods, is a partnership between Athi Water Works Development Agency, Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, Nairobi Metropolitan Services and the Ministry of Water. It is being financed by the African Development Bank to a tune of about Sh 8.2 Billion.
Reducing pollution levels
The rivers in the Nairobi Basin include; Nairobi River, Ngong river, Mathare river, Kiu river, Riara river and Gatharaini river. According to NMS Director General Maj. General Mohamed Badi, the project will see rehabilitation and expansion of inlet works for Dandora Estate Sewerage Treatment Plant, construction of 400km secondary reticulation sewers and two fecal sludge disposal facilities and construction of 30 ablution blocks within Nairobi’s informal settlements.
Upon completion, the project will improve the livelihoods of Nairobians by reducing pollution levels of Nairobi River and by collecting and treating of waste water.
