JUST IN: 40,000 Jobs and 50,000 Homes: Inside Ruto’s Ksh50 Billion Nairobi River Regeneration Project
President William Ruto has launched the Nairobi River Regeneration and Engineering Works Programme, a Ksh50 billion initiative designed to restore the river and transform its surrounding areas. The President said the ambitious project will create 40,000 jobs, nearly doubling the 22,000 positions currently available under the Climate Works Mtaani Initiative. Additionally, the program includes the construction of a 60-kilometer sewer line and 50,000 affordable housing units in reclaimed areas along the river. The Nairobi Rivers Commission, working alongside the Ministries of Housing, Environment, and Defence, will oversee the implementation of this large-scale transformation. Speaking at the launch, President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that Nairobi remains clean, safe, and livable for both residents and visitors. He
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