Sakaja rallies 'Green Army' to clean Nairobi estates

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Sunday said the plan was to shift the focus from CBD to neighbourhoods across the city in a coordinated effort to clean the environment and bring order in Nairobi.

“This is the last day we are collectively, as 3,500 members, participating in the CBD clean-up. Over the past weeks, you’ve done an exceptional job. We will now move to the estates, cleaning them one by one,” Sakaja said after a leading a cleaning exercise after a heavy downpour on Sunday. 

The governor also shared that plans are underway to employ the 3,500 Green Army members on a permanent and pensionable basis under the county government depending on availability of infrastructure and systems.

“You’ve done a commendable job. Plans are in motion to ensure your employment becomes permanent and pensionable. But you also need to do your part as we do ours. Employment will be based on merit and the hard work each of you puts in,” Sakaja assured the Green Army.

The governor also outlined plans to establish a Green Nairobi Company that will operate autonomously and oversee garbage collection, environmental management, and related tasks across the city.

“Cleanliness is our collective responsibility. Let’s all participate, not only in cleaning but also in maintaining a clean Nairobi.”

The governor commended the Green Army for their dedication and revealed that even President William Ruto had taken note of their efforts.

“The President has expressed his pride in what you’re doing. Let’s push harder and deliver for our people,” Sakaja said.

Joined by his deputy, CEC members and 40 Members of County Assembly (MCAs), the governor pledged to work collaboratively to restore order and cleanliness in the capital. 

The Green Army, established under the Green Nairobi Department, has been focused on cleaning the CBD in recent weeks to create a cleaner and more organized urban environment.