The image depicts a severely polluted riverbank and a dark, turbid river in an urban or semi-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya. The precise location within the city is not discernible from the visual information. A single individual, appearing to be a male of youthful age, stands on the left bank of the river, positioned roughly in the center of the frame. He is dressed in a blue hooded long-sleeved top with a white stripe on the arm, dark trousers, and a dark cap. He holds a vertically oriented, multi-colored (primarily pink and white striped) item, possibly a plastic bag or piece of fabric, in his left hand. His body is slightly turned to his right, and his gaze appears directed towards the immediate riverbank or the water. The environment is heavily degraded by waste. The river water is dark and reflects some light, with various pieces of refuse, including what appears to be cardboard and plastic, floating on its surface or partially submerged. Both riverbanks are densely covered with a thick accumulation of solid waste, including numerous plastic bags (various colors, prominently blue and white), discarded clothing, and miscellaneous refuse. This refuse extends from the water's edge up a steep, earthen bank. Sparse green vegetation is visible growing amidst the trash on the bank. In the upper right quadrant, a large, light-colored fallen tree trunk is visible, also entangled with debris. The exposed roots of a large tree are prominent on the upper left bank, similarly covered in discarded materials. The scene is outdoors under bright daylight.

Kenya Youth Service conducts environment

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Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 06:49 AM

Nairobi, Kenya

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