Ruto meets Nairobi MPs to discuss Nairobi River rehabilitation progress

President William Ruto on Tuesday hosted MPs from Nairobi County at State House, Nairobi, to discuss progress of the rehabilitation of Nairobi River.

The President urged the lawmakers to shun politics and support the project that he says will change the face of status of the capital city.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo, Lands PS Nixon Korir, and Housing PS Charles Hinga were also in attendance.

The meeting comes two weeks after Ruto appointed former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru as the new chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission.

In a gazette notice dated October 25, 2024, the President said the commission will coordinate efforts for the protection, restoration, rehabilitation, and beautification of Nairobi’s rivers.

The Commission also aims to support biodiversity by improving water quality and safeguarding Nairobi’s unique urban ecosystem.