- Ruto was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who will oversee the commission's work.
- Other leaders present included Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, environment CS Soipan Tuya, and former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko among other leaders.
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the Nairobi River Commission in Korogocho, Nairobi.
The commission is part of Ruto's grand plan to clean up Nairobi city and restore it to its former glory.
The President named Pamela Olet as the chairperson of the commission.
Other members include Eva Muhia – Representing Riverine Communities, Elizabeth Wathuti – Representing Civil Society, Carlota Dal Lago – Representing the Private Sector, Elijah Biama – Representing Academia and Duncan Ojwang – Representing Academia.
Ruto said the regeneration of rivers in Nairobi county will now involve the construction of new houses for families living on river banks.
The President said that it is part of uplifting the living conditions of city dwellers under the affordable housing project.
Ruto was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who will oversee the commission's work.
Other leaders present included Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, environment CS Soipan Tuya, and former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko among other leaders.
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