Nairobi County officials report that more than 100,000 tonnes of solid waste have been cleared in the past month as part of a proactive flood‑prevention drive.

Governor Johnson Sakaja said multi‑agency teams are clearing drainage channels, removing waste from key waterways and restoring river ecosystems to protect high‑risk hotspots across the capital.

The county’s daily solid‑waste collection averages about 3,200 tonnes, a figure that underpins the month‑long effort.

The Green Army, Nairobi’s dedicated environmental clean‑up crew, leads on‑the‑ground operations to prevent garbage from choking drainage networks.

Sakaja highlighted joint operations between county departments and national agencies, noting that coordinated action has markedly improved the city’s flood readiness.

In areas where illegal dumping blocked river channels, teams have undertaken desilting and dredging to improve water flow and reduce the risk of rivers breaching their banks.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that El Niño‑related rains could begin at any time, prompting the county to remain on high alert despite the clean‑up progress.

Governor Sakaja urged residents to stop illegal dumping in open drains and to follow disaster‑team directions if evacuations become necessary.

He also called on commercial firms and private waste‑management companies to avoid reckless disposal, warning that such practices jeopardise critical infrastructure and neighbourhood safety.

Nairobi County plans to sustain intensive drainage clearance and river‑restoration work throughout the upcoming rainy season to protect the city’s flood‑prone areas.