Garbage collection headache in Nairobi

Garbage

Traders going about their business by the roadside oblivious of the garbage dumped on the pavement separating the two lanes on Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi in this picture taken on November 7, 2021.

Photo credit: Lucy Wanjiru | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The plan by Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to upgrade Uhuru Park is long overdue, says Charles Jowi.
  • Forget ‘Deep State’, in Nakuru County, what are dreaded are ‘Deep Potholes’, remarks James Wachira.

Garbage • Nairobi City County seems to have a serious litter collection challenge, says Fredrick Njoka. Most of the traders doing business by the roadside, he adds, should have specific places or zones to dispose of their garbage, as they contribute to the menace by throwing it by the roadside and in the storm drains. “Over to you, Madam Governor Ann Kananu!” His contact is [email protected].

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Uhuru Park • The plan by Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to upgrade Uhuru Park is long overdue, says Charles Jowi. “The NMS should construct a safe underground parking similar to the one at Holy Family Basilica and shopping malls like those at the Connaught Place in New Delhi, with lawns and gardens. This will be a game changer for Nairobi.” His contact is [email protected].

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Bad roads • Forget ‘Deep State’, in Nakuru County, what are dreaded are ‘Deep Potholes’, remarks James Wachira. “The drive from the Nakuru Pipeline junction to Elementaita has become a nightmare. Motorists are forced to brake suddenly to avoid losing a wheel or damaging a vehicle’s entire suspension. The road has deep potholes.” His contact is [email protected].

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Vaccine • Every Kenyan has a right to receive government services at any time and in any place, says Simon Gathogo Maina, disagreeing with coercing Kenyans into getting the Covid-19 jab. “Forcing Kenyans to get vaccinated is a sign of dictatorship. It would be better to give more time to the reluctant people to, hopefully, reconsider their decision.” His contact is [email protected].

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Security • Prison breaks pose a grave threat to public safety that the Ministry of Internal Security should urgently address, says Meshack Wafula. Since the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison breach and several other incidents, he adds, many people are living in fear. “At this rate, we will soon see the escapees being attacked by members of the public.” His contact is [email protected].

Have a secure day, won’t you!