Nairobi City County’s Green Army personnel have begun a thorough cleanup of Stima Plaza following a recent dumping incident.
The exercise was overseen by Public Health Chief Officer Tom Nyakaba, who emphasised the importance of hygiene in the area.
Nyakaba also confirmed that critical services such as water and sewer lines had been completely restored following the resolution of a dispute between City Hall and the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
“It is our duty to ensure that people live and work in a clean environment. Today, we are here at Stima Plaza to assure occupants that their surroundings are safe and hygienic,” Nyakaba stated.
The exercise was carried out a few days after Public Health Principal Mary Muthoni urged City Hall to take appropriate action and clean it.
Muthoni recognized the environmental and health risks posed by such solid waste, particularly to humans.
She stated that the stench in the specific area, if inhaled, can cause respiratory diseases.
Green Army teams fumigated inside and outside the building during the cleanup, which was strategically planned for the weekend when foot traffic is low. Water boozers with treated water washed down Ngara roads.
