Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday carried out an unannounced inspection of the ongoing Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project in the Kamukunji area, where he assessed the progress of key developments aimed at restoring the city’s river ecosystem and improving public infrastructure.
The large-scale initiative has gained significant momentum following the clearance of informal settlements and unauthorized structures that had encroached on the riparian corridor, particularly in the lower sections of the city. The reclaimed land is now being transformed into environmentally sustainable and community-friendly spaces.
Government officials have also announced plans to extend the exercise to upstream areas in the western parts of Nairobi, where illegally established settlements and structures will soon be removed to facilitate continued river restoration and environmental conservation efforts.
During the inspection tour, the Deputy President visited the site of the new Kamukunji Recreation Park, which is under construction and will feature a football pitch, basketball court, and a community hall designed to serve residents and promote social and sporting activities.
He also reviewed the progress of the Gikomba Linear Market, a modern trading facility being built alongside the regenerated riparian corridor. Upon completion, the market will provide an organized business environment for traders who previously operated in areas affected by the regeneration programme.
The Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project is part of the government’s broader urban renewal agenda aimed at reclaiming public land, restoring degraded riverbanks, reducing environmental hazards, and creating safer, cleaner, and more productive spaces for residents and businesses across the capital.
