Nairobi River Basin Programme (NRBP)

1) Conducting comprehensive investigation on the biological components of the three main tributaries of the Nairobi Rivers and Reservoirs (Ref 4);
2) Clearing waste and debris from the Nairobi River, co-implemented by the government and the UNEP (Ref 1, 3);
3) Replanting indigenous trees and flora along the riverbanks thus controlling soil erosion and filtering pollutants from entering the river were accomplished (ibid.); 4000 tree seedlings planted in the upper catchments (Ref 4);
4) Rehabilitation of 2.5km demo stretch from Museum Hill to Globe Cinema; Removal of 6000 tons of solid waste at the Demo stretch (ibid.);
5) Process of on-going stoppage of 367 illegal discharges that were identified (ibid.);
6) Repairing and installing sewerage and associated infrastructure undertaken (ibid.);
7) Delineation of a 30-metre riparian reserve on Ngong River, the branch that leaves the dam (Ref 4, 6);
8) Land for transfer station at Kariobangi are surveyed and fencing on-going; 3 main abandoned quarries identified for alternative land filling prior construction a sanitary land fill; Land construction a sanitary land fill identified at Ruai (Ref 4);
9) On-going land acquisition for relocating 130,000 people for plan to demolish 16,046 structures; Population census and business along the riparian reserve undertaken (Ref 6);
10) Six public awareness forums on the importance of the program held, rallying communities to take part in clean-ups and promoting cleaner production (Ref 4, 6).