The image depicts a severely polluted open waterway in an informal settlement within Nairobi, Kenya, under direct sunlight. The dark, turbid water is largely covered by extensive, fragmented rafts of floating refuse, comprising plastic bottles, bags, Styrofoam, and miscellaneous debris. The earthen banks flanking the waterway are heavily littered with trash. On the lower right bank, an active, orange flame consumes a localized pile of discarded materials. In the background, on both the left and right sides of the waterway, multiple rudimentary structures are visible, constructed from corrugated metal sheets and other salvaged materials. A substantial mound of scrap electronics and metal is accumulated behind a structure on the far left bank. Sparse green trees are present along the banks. No individuals are visible within the frame; however, the shadow of a person holding a device is cast in the lower right foreground.

Severe river pollution documented in Nai

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Sun, Feb 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

Nairobi, Kenya

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The image depicts a severely polluted open waterway in an informal settlement within Nairobi, Kenya, under direct sunlight. The dark, turbid water is largely covered by extensive, fragmented rafts of…read more

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