Nairobi residents alarmed by garbage dumping on Juja, Jogoo Roads
They report that large piles of trash are frequently abandoned by the roadside in several locations, leading to environmental degradation and posing significant health hazards to the local community.
Residents in Nairobi’s Eastlands are increasingly concerned about the widespread dumping of waste along key roads.
They report that large piles of trash are frequently abandoned by the roadside in several locations, leading to environmental degradation and posing significant health hazards to the local community.
Reports indicate that the waste is often dumped under the cover of darkness by unscrupulous garbage collectors and traders.
Residents say the illegal dumping poses serious health and safety risks to both the community and road users.
“Some garbage collectors charge small fees to collect waste from markets and businesses in the estates, only to dump it carelessly along these roads,” explained Anthony Kamau, a resident of Makongeni estate in Nairobi.
Kamau added, “Many businesses opt for these unregistered collectors because they are cheaper, but these are the very people responsible for dumping trash indiscriminately.”
He further noted that the stretch along Jogoo Road has been defiled not only with garbage but also with large piles of soil, worsening the situation.
“The underside of the Makadara footbridge has become a dumping ground. Garbage piles sit on the strip of land in the middle of the road and have been there for quite some time, with no action taken,” Anthony Kamau explained.
Other affected areas include parts of Jogoo Road near Burma Market and the City Stadium roundabout heading towards Landhies Road.
Similar problems persist along Juja Road, where large heaps of foul-smelling garbage are frequently left to rot by the roadside.
Mlango Kubwa and Mathare are particularly notorious, with residents dumping waste carelessly.
Locals say the living conditions have worsened significantly, as the stench of decaying garbage now pervades the air.
Priscah Musila, a resident of Mlango Kubwa, told Wananchi Reporting, “The smell is constant and overpowering. Those living close to the road have to keep their windows shut most of the time, but even that offers little relief.”
Residents are now calling for strict action against those involved in illegal dumping, urging authorities to arrest and penalize offenders to serve as a deterrent.
At the same time, businesses and market leaders have been urged to enforce proper waste management and disposal practices.
