This image depicts a severely polluted waterway, likely a river or canal, within Nairobi, Kenya. The water is dark and murky, heavily laden with floating debris including plastic bags, bottles, and various pieces of refuse, some accumulating into visible masses. Reflections of indistinct structures, possibly buildings, are visible on the water's surface. Both banks of the waterway are steep, eroded, and completely covered with a dense accumulation of solid waste, including plastics, fabrics, and organic matter. The immediate foreground consists of dry, reddish-brown soil, also scattered with diverse pieces of trash, notably a prominent blue plastic bag. Sparse green vegetation is interspersed among the waste on the banks. No individuals are present in the scene.

Nairobi informal settlements face severe

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Monroe Dee

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Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 05:32 AM

Nairobi, Kenya

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This image depicts a severely polluted waterway, likely a river or canal, within Nairobi, Kenya. The water is dark and murky, heavily laden with floating debris including plastic bags, bottles, and va…read more

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