Nairobi Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has strongly dismissed claims made by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei that the capital city lacks litter bins, poor drainage, and faces mounting waste management challenges.
Earlier this week, Cherargei had criticised Nairobi’s waste situation, warning that garbage posed a serious health risk to residents. In a swift response, Mosiria recorded a video standing next to a litter bin, urging the senator to “have his eyes checked” before making such accusations.
According to Mosiria, Nairobi is well-equipped with bins, especially within the Central Business District (CBD). He highlighted that along Parliament Road alone, the county had installed four bins. “To Senator Cherargei, Nairobi does in fact have litter bins strategically placed across the city. Instead of criticising staff at the environment department, kindly help us in telling people to stop littering along the streets,” Mosiria said.
The Chief Officer further argued that much of the waste seen in the CBD is caused by littering from street families and careless disposal by residents. He called on leaders to join the county in raising awareness and supporting compliance rather than discrediting the work of Nairobi’s environment staff.
Sakaja’s Modern Bins
In June, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja unveiled modern Glasdon Jubilee 110-litre litter bins across the CBD, replacing old plastic and metal versions. The bins, made from a durable material known as Durapol, are heat- and tamper-resistant.
They feature a domed top to prevent rainwater collection, a three-point locking system to stop unauthorised access, and an anti-posting finish to combat illegal advertising. Inside, corrosion-resistant liners ensure durability, with some variants including lightweight polyethylene for easier handling.
The county government hopes these modern installations, combined with public cooperation, will significantly improve Nairobi’s cleanliness.
