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Nairobi River Stories

Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

The body, believed to be a victim of recent floods, was discovered floating in the river by residents, who claim that police consistently shirk their...

Youths injured in collapsed Kiamaiko building were salvaging scrap metal, says City Hall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2024

Earlier, area residents said the demolition of the building was halted when its structure weakened, leading to its collapse. 

Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2024

Eric Randere's story is unusual, given that while heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in many parts of the country, he has found a reason to celebrate....

DP Gachagua rallies leaders to fast-track regeneration of Nairobi's rivers
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 25, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasised that the project will involve relocating individuals from riparian and adjacent areas.