Dandora Estate Community Clean-Up Exercise

H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure has urged stronger collaboration between government agencies, local communities, and businesses to help keep Nairobi clean and suitable for both residents and economic activities.

Speaking during a community clean-up exercise in Dandora, Nairobi County, H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure emphasized that maintaining cleanliness in the capital cannot be left to the government alone, but requires active public involvement.

She noted that the state of Nairobi reflects the nation’s image, stressing that meaningful progress depends on collective responsibility.

The Second Lady highlighted that every individual has a part to play in protecting the environment, encouraging residents to treat public spaces with the same care they give to their homes.

She pointed out that streets, drainage systems, markets, and shared spaces should be kept clean through consistent community effort, adding that real change will come from citizens working together rather than relying solely on policy.

The clean-up initiative is part of the Science Adding Value to the Environment and the Communities Initiative (SaVE), an environmental program led by H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure. The program focuses on practical solutions, innovation, and community-driven action in environmental conservation.

Through this initiative, communities are being encouraged to take responsibility for improving sanitation, protecting their surroundings, and enhancing overall living conditions.

H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure also warned that inadequate sanitation and poor waste management continue to pose serious health risks, especially in densely populated areas.

She cited diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne infections as major concerns, noting that children are particularly at risk and must be protected.

She announced plans to expand similar environmental programs to other areas across the city, including Kawangware, Mathare, Kibra, Korogocho, Mukuru, and Nairobi’s Central Business District.

In addition, H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure called on residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits to prevent garbage from blocking drainage systems, which often leads to flooding and worsens sanitation issues.

She stressed that clean-up efforts alone are not enough without a shift in everyday behavior, urging people to stop dumping waste and plastics in drainage channels.

H.E. Dr. Joyce G. N. Kithure further encouraged parents and community leaders to teach children the importance of environmental conservation and to support recycling and sustainable waste management practices.

She concluded by noting that long-term community engagement and behavioral change are essential to transforming Nairobi into a cleaner, healthier city for everyone.

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