The Government is committed towards reclaiming all riparian land along Nairobi River.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured the same.
The CS was speaking when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining chaired by Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria at Bunge Towers.
In response to MPs T.J. Kajwang (Ruaraka) and Anthony Oluoch (Mathare), Duale emphasized that the government remains committed to reclaiming all riparian land along Nairobi’s 47-kilometer river ecosystem, regardless of ownership.
“The multi-agency Climate Worx Mtaani initiative aims to restore the rivers to their pristine state within 18 months,” he stated.
The CS also clarified that the Nairobi Rivers Commission, legally established by the President, awaits the tabling of the Gazette Notice before Parliament.
Regarding the proposed nuclear power plant in Uyombo, Kilifi North, CS Duale informed the Committee that a comprehensive social and environmental impact assessment is currently underway.
