Also known as: Green Nairobi CEC Member Maureen Njeri · Ms. Maureen Njeri · County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri
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Capital News
… Sakaja was accompanied by Green Nairobi County Executive Committee Member Maureen Njeri and other county officials during the exercise. …
Sakaja Leads Nairobi Mega Clean-Up as City Collects 3,200 Tonnes of Garbage DailyThe Standard
… Green Nairobi County Executive Committee Member Maureen Njeri said the mega clean-up was part of the county’s broader effort to change the culture of waste management and strengthen community participation in keeping Nairobi clean. …
Sakaja leads City's clean-up campaign in fresh bid to tackle garbage menaceCitizen Digital
… Green Nairobi County Executive Committee Member Maureen Njeri said the campaign was intended to increase community participation in waste management. …
Sakaja leads Nairobi-wide clean-up as city collects 3,200 tonnes of garbage dailySakaja leads Nairobi-wide cleCitizen Digital
… We want a city where families can find safe and dignified spaces to relax, walk, play and enjoy the beauty of Nairobi." Green Nairobi County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Maureen Njeri added that the reopening marks an important milestone in the county government’s efforts to …
Governor Sakaja announces reopening of Central Park after five yearsThe Standard
… We want a city where families can find safe and dignified spaces to relax, walk, play and enjoy the beauty of Nairobi,” he said.Green Nairobi County Executive Committee Member Maureen Njeri described the reopening as a significant milestone in efforts to expand access to quality …
Nairobi's Central Park reopens after major faceliftCapital News
… dogo, Kingston in Utalii, Area 3 Sokoni in Mathare North and Korogocho Market.Drainage clearance and desilting operations have similarly been carried out in areas including Dandora, Ruai, Langata, Mathare, Kibra and Dagoretti North.County executive for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri …
Nairobi deploys 4,500 workers to clear drains and waste ahead El Niño rainsCapital News
… Embakasi South alone has recorded more than 4,500 loads of waste removed since April, according to figures provided by County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri. …
Nairobi county races to clear drains ahead of anticipated El Niño rainsCitizen Digital
… Figures shared by County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri show that Embakasi South alone has recorded more than 4,500 loads of waste collected since April. …
City Hall steps up flood fight as Green Army clears thousands of waste loadsCapital News
… Closing the session, Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Housing Maureen Njeri urged stakeholders to move beyond dialogue and accelerate implementation of practical solutions. …
Housing and Community-Led Planning Take Centre Stage at Nairobi Climate SummitCitizen Digital
… Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri said the city stands to benefit significantly from hosting the conference through knowledge exchange, research partnerships and access to innovative solutions that can be replicated across Africa. …
Nairobi takes centre stage as global climate leaders chart path for sustainable citiesNairobi 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 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 →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has led a citywide clean-up involving all 17 sub-counties, with about 4,500 Green Army personnel, county staff, residents and other stakeholders clearing garbage and drainage channels ahead of expected heavy rains. The county collects about 3,200 tonnes of garbage daily.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following a five-year closure for renovations and facility modernisation. The prolonged closure was attributed to controversy surrounding project completion, payments, and formal handover of the facility.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's Central Park has reopened to the public following extensive rehabilitation of its green spaces, walkways and recreational facilities. The reopening, which had been delayed by outstanding works and handover processes, is part of Governor Sakaja Johnson's efforts to revive public spaces in the city.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 County is clearing tonnes of garbage from drains and waterways before anticipated rains, collecting about 3,000 tonnes daily — triple the previous rate — to address blocked waterways and illegal dumping sites that threaten flood-prone areas.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) opened in Nairobi with community street art and plenary sessions emphasizing that climate action success depends on how cities accommodate growing populations through climate-resilient housing and inclusive urban planning. The conference, being hosted in Africa for the first time, brought together residents, policymakers, climate scientists and international delegates to discuss sustainability, climate resilience and the role of communities in shaping urban environments.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi County Government has increased daily waste collection from about 1,000 to more than 4,000 tonnes since April, clearing more than 40 major waste collection points and illegal dumping sites across the city's 17 sub-counties through an intensified clean-up campaign involving private waste management firms and over 100 garbage collection trucks.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi led Nairobi waste collection between April and June 2026 with 1,170 truckloads, while Kware removed 1,011 truckloads and Kasarani collected 679 truckloads from four points. The county now collects up to 6,000 tonnes of waste daily during peak operations, up from 1,000 tonnes previously, with polythene remaining the leading waste material despite a nationwide ban.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County has scaled up daily garbage collection from about 1,000 tonnes to more than 4,000 tonnes through an expanded fleet of more than 100 collection trucks operating in partnership with private sector players including Zoomlion. The county has cleared dozens of illegal dumping sites across its 17 sub-counties as part of a citywide clean-up campaign that began in April 2026.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →