The Nairobi River also passes beside the dumpsite. Some of the waste from
the dump ends up into the River thus extending environmental and health risks to
the communities living within the vicinity as well as those living downstream who
could be using the water for domestic and agricultural purposes like irrigation.
Photo:
at the site is unrestricted and industrial, agricultural, domestic and medical wastes
(including used syringes) are seen strewn all over the dumping site.