Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Ibrahim Otieno, speaking during the launch of Air Quality Action Plan./HANDOUT
In 2019, toxic air was linked to an estimated 2,500 premature deaths in Nairobi.
In response, the Nairobi government has unveiled its second Air Quality Action Plan (2025–29) in a bid to improve air quality through inclusive, sustainable and resilient practices aimed at creating a healthier city.
