Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu Babayao, who was impeached from office in 2020 on corruption charges, has been appointed by President William Ruto to the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
The Nairobi Rivers Commission, established by President William Ruto, will be chaired by Dr. Pamela A. Olet, with other members including Dr. Mumo Musuva, a representative from Nairobi City County, and Ms. Grace Senewa Mesopirr, a representative from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Other members include Ms. Eva Muhia, who represents Riverine Communities; Ms. Elizabeth Wathuti, who represents Civil Society; Ms. Carlota Dal Lago, who represents the Private Sector; Prof. Eng. Elijah Biama, who represents Academia; and Dr. Duncan Ojwang, who represents Academia.
In a Gazette Notice dated December 2, 2022, President Ruto said 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.
The commission will also examine previous reports and recommendations made to reclaim the Nairobi River and adopt lessons learnt in the new initiative.
The Commission membership is limited to three years renewable once based on performance.
The Nairobi Rivers Commission, according to the Gazette Notice, will be funded by funds appropriated for the Commission’s use by the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, as well as donations.
