Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with the Nairobi Rivers Commission led by Chairperson Dr. Pamela Olet, at Harambee House Annex, ahead of their inauguration tomorrow.
According to Gachagua, the Nairobi River has over the years been polluted to unspeakable levels.
“It is time to rehabilitate it and stop further pollution. This pollution is hazardous to the entire ecosystem,” he said.
The commission’s members include Eva Muhia – Representing Riverine Communities, Elizabeth Wathuti – Representing Civil Society, Carlota Dal Lago – Representing the Private Sector, Elijah Biama – Representing Academia and Duncan Ojwang – Representing Academia.
Also, Mumo Musuva – Representative from Nairobi City County and Grace Senewa Mesopirr — Representing the Ministry of Environment and Forestry are part of the commission.
The members shall hold office for a term of three years renewable once based on performance.
The Commission shall be financed through funding appropriated for the Commission’s use by the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government as well as donations.
The commission is part of Ruto’s grand plan to clean up Nairobi City and restore the “filthy” capital to its former glory.
According to Ruto, the Nairobi Rivers Commission has been tasked to “Reclaim the rivers of Nairobi as a spine to the city’s blue and green infrastructure for a better urban environment and quality of life.”
