Nairobi

KenyaCity

Environmental overview

East Africa's major hub and host city of the UN Environment Programme, facing river pollution, waste management and air quality challenges alongside rapid growth.

Issues: 2
Categories: 2
Sources: 4

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WasteWater

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01WasteSeverity: HighWaste management and the Dandora dumpsite in NairobiMuch of Nairobi's waste ends up at a large, long-overfilled open dumpsite in the east of the city.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 3 sources
02WaterSeverity: HighNairobi River pollutionThe Nairobi River and its tributaries carry sewage, industrial effluent and solid waste through the city.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources

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