The image depicts a severely polluted urban river, characteristic of an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The dark water is extensively blanketed with a dense accumulation of solid waste, including plastics, fabrics, and miscellaneous debris, both floating and lining the muddy banks. On the lower left bank, a small fire with orange flames actively burns refuse. A concrete drainage pipe, surrounded by debris, extends from the right bank into the river. The immediate foreground consists of uneven, exposed earth, showing distinct shadows indicative of at least one individual. The opposite riverbank features numerous informal structures, likely dwellings, constructed from varied materials, with a metal pedestrian bridge connecting across the river further upstream. In the background, multi-story buildings are visible above the settlement. Sparse, light-green vegetation grows along the left bank.

Severe river pollution documented in Nai

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Nairobi, Kenya

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The image depicts a severely polluted urban river, characteristic of an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The dark water is extensively blanketed with a dense accumulation of solid waste, includi…read more

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