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Kindiki terms Nairobi riparian reclamation an ‘irreversible security mission’

Brian Murimi by Brian Murimi
May 27, 2024
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In what the Kenyan government calls an “irreversible national security project,” a massive operation is underway to reclaim and rehabilitate the riparian reserves along the Nairobi Rivers ecosystem, impacting thousands of residents regardless of “partisan, ethnic or other parochial interests.”

The far-reaching initiative, spearheaded by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, aims to create resilience against climate change-induced flooding and boost security in the capital by removing illegal structures from the protected 30-meter riparian corridors. These areas have become havens for criminal activities, according to the government.

“Besides saving human life from destructive storm water, reclamation of the Nairobi Rivers riparian reserves will boost security for communities living around, eliminate the use of river banks for the manufacture, sale and consumption of illicit, toxic and harmful alcoholic drinks, peddling of narcotic drugs, and destroy the hideouts of dangerous criminals,” Kindiki stated in a press release.

The urgency for action was underscored by last month’s torrential rains that claimed over 300 lives across Kenya, with dozens of families in Nairobi perishing after being swept away by raging floods as they slept in illegal structures within the riparian reserves.

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On May 2nd, the government issued a 24-hour evacuation notice to an estimated 40,000 households, comprising 181,000 individuals, residing in the protected areas. Kindiki noted the cooperation of those who have already voluntarily complied, vacating their premises.

“The Government notes with appreciation the cooperation of 40,000 households comprising of 181,000 individuals who have already voluntarily complied with the Public Security (Vacation and Mandatory Evacuation) orders of May 2, 2024 and relocated from the riparian reserves,” the statement read.

While the operation has proceeded smoothly, with security personnel under strict instructions not to mistreat civilians, the government is also providing compensation to those affected. A one-time payment of KES 10,000 per household is being disbursed, with priority consideration for affordable housing.

“The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is implementing the Presidential directive to provide a one-off Government support of KES 10,000 for each of the 40,000 households affected by the orders to relocate from the Nairobi Rivers riparian corridor,” Kindiki confirmed.

As the reclaimed areas are fenced off and trenched to prevent re-encroachment, plans are in motion to unclog and drain the natural waterways, plant riverine trees, and establish recreational facilities accessible to the public free of charge. Local communities will be engaged in paid labor and providing seedlings for the regeneration efforts.

Nairobi’s riparian reserves have long been a contentious issue, with illegal settlements and commercial activities contributing to the degradation of the ecosystem and exacerbating flood risks.

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