Employment program that deployed 4,500 workers for environmental cleanup, drainage clearance, and waste management across Nairobi ahead of El Niño rains.
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… People need to walk in a better environment,” the governor said.Sakaja said the county had set aside funds for maintenance and deployed Green Army teams to clean public spaces, but added that residents also had a responsibility to ensure the facilities remained in good condition. …
Sakaja urges Nairobi residents to protect new CBD walkwaysCitizen Digital
… He credited the progress to joint operations involving county departments, the national government and other agencies, including the Green Army, which has been deployed to support garbage collection and drainage clearance across the city. …
Sakaja says Nairobi has cleared flood hotspots after collecting 100,000 tonnes of garbageCapital News
… Mabonga said the operation will run for five consecutive nights and involve heavy machinery and field crews, including the Green Army. …
Nairobi County Launches 5-Day Night Drainage Clearance Operation in Eastleigh Ahead of El Niño RainsCapital News
… The exercise, held on Saturday, brought together residents, county government staff, the Green Army and other stakeholders to clear garbage from neighbourhoods, estates, roads and drainage channels across the capital. …
Sakaja Leads Nairobi Mega Clean-Up as City Collects 3,200 Tonnes of Garbage DailyThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Saturday led the residents in a citywide mega clean-up campaign, bringing together all 17 sub-counties.The exercise, which involved residents, county staff, the Green Army and other stakeholders, is in line with a renewed push …
Sakaja leads City's clean-up campaign in fresh bid to tackle garbage menaceCitizen Digital
… The city's Green Army is also clearing tonnes of garbage from drainage channels, exposing an ugly mountain of plastic bottles, papers, sacks, diapers, old clothes and organic waste dumped by residents and traders. …
Kenya Red Cross warns 2 million people could be affected by El Niño rainsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 4 – Nairobi’s worsening waste problem has become an unlikely source of employment, with the county government saying it has hired about 4,500 workers under the Green Army programme to clean streets, drainage channels and public spaces. …
Nairobi deploys 4,500 workers to clear drains and waste ahead El Niño rainsThe Standard
… The governor said the cooperation had enabled the county to implement several programmes, including the Green Army initiative, which he said had employed more than 4,500 people on permanent and pensionable terms to help keep the city clean. …
Sakaja now banks on 'let's talk' podcast to seek second termCitizen Digital
City Hall steps up flood fight as Green Army clears thousands of waste loads By Citizen Reporter August 31, 2026 04:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi County has intensified its ci …
City Hall steps up flood fight as Green Army clears thousands of waste loadsThe Standard
… The most recent case happened less than a week ago when a licensed network dealer, Hassan Ondicho’s shop, was broke into and goods stolen by criminals suspected to be allied to the Green Army, who dumped garbage and sewage outside the premises “There is an extortion ring that som …
Residents live in fear as gang linked to politicians reigns terror in KisiiNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja urged residents to protect newly improved walkways in the Central Business District, warning that illegal dumping and misuse could undermine the county's investment in urban infrastructure. He said the CBD attracts an estimated seven million people during the day and urged community cooperation with county maintenance efforts.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja urged residents to protect newly improved walkways in the Central Business District, warning that illegal dumping and misuse could undermine the county's investment in urban infrastructure. He said the CBD attracts an estimated seven million people during the day and urged community cooperation with county maintenance efforts.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Sakaja says the county collected over 100,000 tonnes of garbage in one month through coordinated drainage clearance, river restoration and waste management operations to reduce flood risks ahead of anticipated El Niño rains. The efforts involved county departments, the national government and agencies including the Green Army.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has launched a five-day overnight drainage clearance operation in Eastleigh, working nightly from 10pm to 4am to remove accumulated waste and mud ahead of anticipated heavy El Niño rains. The operation, led by Kamukunji Sub-County in partnership with the Green Nairobi team and Mobility and Works departments, aims to improve drainage capacity while minimizing disruption to the busy commercial area.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja led a citywide clean-up involving all 17 sub-counties, mobilizing about 4,500 Green Army personnel and residents to clear garbage from neighbourhoods, estates, roads and drainage channels ahead of expected heavy rains. The city currently collects about 3,200 tonnes of garbage daily.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja led a Saturday cleanup campaign across all 17 sub-counties, mobilizing 4,500 Green Army personnel, residents, and county staff to target neighbourhoods, roads, and drainage channels ahead of expected heavy rains. Sakaja called on residents to take personal responsibility for cleanliness around their premises as part of the "Nairobi Lazima Iwork" initiative.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy El Niño rainfall expected between October and December 2026, with the Kenya Red Cross stating that 46 counties are at risk and more than two million people could be affected. Preparations are underway across the country, including drainage clearing efforts in Nairobi and other mitigation strategies.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi county has employed 4,500 workers on permanent and pensionable terms under the Green Army programme to clean streets, drainage channels and public spaces. Governor Sakaja said this is the largest environmental services recruitment since the 1980s and aims to address both unemployment and the city's waste-management challenges.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has intensified its citywide clean-up and drainage clearance campaign across all 17 sub-counties, removing thousands of loads of garbage from waste hotspots and river corridors to prepare for expected October El Niño rains. Daily garbage collection has risen from about 1,000 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kisii have been living in fear for the last three months due to attacks by a gang that robs victims and causes serious injuries. The group, known as Ebirongo (Porcupines), is said to be associated with county politicians and has targeted individuals perceived as opponents of local leaders.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →