Nairobi City County has announced a renewed crackdown on illegal garbage dumping in the Pipeline area, with stern warnings issued to both landlords and tenants.

Speaking on Sunday, August 3, Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria confirmed that the County will resume a major clean-up operation in Pipeline, including repairs to damaged road sections caused by indiscriminate waste disposal and wastewater discharge.

“This coming week, we will relaunch the clean-up of roads in the Pipeline neighborhood and restore areas that have been eroded by irresponsible dumping and wastewater flow,” Mosiria stated.

He expressed frustration at the inaction of landlords, accusing them of ignoring repeated warnings as their tenants continue to dispose of waste improperly.

“Some landlords have chosen to remain silent as their tenants dump waste illegally. That era is over. From now on, we will arrest and prosecute both tenants and landlords involved in this behaviour,” he warned.

Mosiria maintained that legal action is the only viable method to enforce sanitation regulations and uphold public health standards.

He pointed to a recent exercise on July 16, during which county officials cleared large volumes of garbage dumped along roads in Pipeline by residents, highlighting the scale of the problem.

According to Mosiria, many landlords have failed to subscribe to garbage collection services, leaving tenants with no option but to discard household waste on public roads. He warned that such negligence has turned parts of the estate into public health hazards.

“To address this, I will personally lead an intensified enforcement campaign. We are invoking the Nairobi City County Solid Waste Management Act of 2015, which holds every property owner accountable for cleanliness within a 10-metre radius of their premises,” Mosiria asserted.

He reiterated that the law will be applied uniformly and without leniency and called on Nairobi residents to take personal responsibility in preserving a clean and dignified city environment.

Following the clean-up, Mosiria emphasized the County's commitment to restoring order in Pipeline and surrounding areas. He instructed landlords to ensure all tenants have access to waste collection services through registered Private Service Providers (PSPs) or Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

“All waste must be collected directly from households. Failure to comply will lead to arrest and prosecution. We are serious about reclaiming Nairobi from illegal dumping,” he concluded.