Nairobi City Fights Back Against Urban Blight: Night Cleanup Nets Arrests Nairobi, Kenya – In a proactive move to improve the city's cleanliness and public health, a recent night cleanup operation in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) resulted in several arrests. Led by Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Environment Officer of Nairobi City County, the operation targeted individuals and businesses violating environmental laws. The operation focused on addressing issues of public urination and illegal waste disposal. "Last night, I was on the ground...overseeing the night cleanup exercise," stated Mosiria in a video documenting the event. The footage shows officers apprehending individuals caught violating the laws. The video also highlights the significant amount of waste collected during the operation. Mosiria further emphasized the ongoing nature of these operations, stating, "These operations will continue daily as part of our firm commitment...". This commitment to daily cleanup operations demonstrates a serious effort to improve the city's environment and public health. The arrests and cleanup efforts show a tangible impact of these operations. The arrests serve as a strong message to those disregarding environmental laws in Nairobi. The video concludes with a hopeful message: "A cleaner city is a safer, more dignified space for all."
Nairobi county has started a major cleanup initiative in the CBD, targeting public urination and illegal waste disposal. Several arrests were made in…
