Nairobi City County Government led by Governor Mike Sonko on Saturday struck a deal with the Rwanda High Commission to improve cleanliness in the city.
Rwandan High Commissioner to Kenya James Kimonyo indicated that the partnership was informed by the need to emulate steps taken by Rwanda in keeping its environment clean.
He made this announcement during the marking of ‘Umuganda,’ a general cleaning exercise, at the Rwandan Embassy premises along Limuru Road, Gigiri, as part of activities to mark the 24th Heroes Day anniversary.
Mr Kimonyo based his arguments on measures taken by Rwanda to curb cleanliness for instance ban of the plastic ban and the commissioning of ICT waste plant that has offered a solution to dangerous electronic waste coming with the information age.
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He further warned that unless a quick and sustainable solution is found, health risks associated with garbage and contaminated water will continue to beleaguer Nairobi residents.
“Kigali boasts as one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world with no litter. Our secret has been in behavior change as a result of strict enforcement practice in our country,” Kimonyo noted.
On his part, assistant director of Environment at City Hall, Mr David Makori noted that Mike Sonko's government plans to mobilize residents to participate in a joint community cleansing exercise.
“The governor is glad to be associated with the Umuganda cleaning exercise and has committed to working with partners to help bring back Nairobi to its lost glory.
“We are ready to work with Rwanda to help in solid waste management since you have shown to the rest of the world and Africa how it is done,” he stated.
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