The state of Nairobi River is wanting following pollution by business people and residents. The residents are, however, blaming the county government of neglecting its duties. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A man sleeps on the banks of Nairobi river. Some businesses close to the river have been throwing their waste into the river. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Nairobi River is now choking with plastic waste thrown by residents and business people working close to its banks. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Nairobians doing business next to the Nairobi River. Most of them throw waste into the river oblivious of the environmental damage they are causing to the water source. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A man looks at the polluted Nairobi River. City residents have said that the Kidero-led county government is not doing enough to clean up the river and ensure that those who pollute it are punished. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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While Nairobi River has turned into a dumping site for some, others will be found using the river's water for cleaning purposes with little regard to the effects of the hazardous waste that finds its way into the water. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Some unscrupulous hotel owners operating next to Nairobi River openly throw their waste at the banks of Nairobi River. Seemingly, the relevant City County department that is supposed to ensure this does not happen is sleeping on the job. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP