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Report UNEP Dandora Environmental Pollution and Impact to Public Health
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IMPACT TO PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF THE DANDORA MUNICIPAL DUMPING SITE IN NAIROBI, KENYA 2 Environmental Pollution and Impact to Public Health; Implication of the Dandora Municipal Dumping Site in Nairobi, Kenya. A PILOT STUDY REPORT NJOROGE G. KIMANI In cooperation with THE UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP) Nairobi, Kenya, 2007 3 Cover Photo: Korogocho Children dancing during the Children day and inhaling toxic smokes from the Dandora dumpsite. Courtesy of Andrea Rigon Author/Editor: Njoroge G. Kimani, MSc Medical Biochemistry Clinical Biochemist/Principal Investigator Email: [email protected] In collaboration with; Rob De Jong and Jane Akumu United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Financial support for study made available by UNEP This document contains the original UNEP report. Kutoka Network has changed the layout and added some pictures with the only objective to facilitate the circulation of such an important document. Kutoka Network believes that this report is key for public health advocacy initiatives in Nairobi. For more information: www.kutokanet.com 4 Contents Acknowledgment 7 Executive Summary 8 CHAPTER 1 1 Introduction 9 1.1 Background Information 9 1.2 Solid Waste Management, Environmental Pollution and Impact to Public Health 10 1.2.1 Heavy metals 10 1.2.2 Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 11 1.3 The Dandora Municipal Waste Dumping Site 12 1.4 Objectives of the Study 15 1.4.1 Broad objective 15 1.4.2 Specific objectives 15 1.5 Significance of the study 15 CHAPTER 2 2. Methodology and Results 16 2.1 Environmental Evaluation 16 2.1.1 Collection of soil samples and compost sample 16 2.1.2 Collection of water samples 16 2.1.3 Analysis of environmental samples 16 2.1.4 Results of environmental samples 17 2.2 Biomonitoring and Health Effects 20 2.2.1 Clinical evaluation 20 2.2.2 Collection of biological samples 22 2.2.3 Analysis of biological samples 22 2.2.4 Biological samples results 23 2.2.4.2 Urine samples 25 CHAPTER 3 3. -
Formation, Survival and Performance of Self-Help Groups in Dagoretti South Constituency Nairobi County
FORMATION, SURVIVAL AND PERFORMANCE OF SELF-HELP GROUPS IN DAGORETTI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY NAIROBI COUNTY BY GATHUA JANET NYAMBURA T50/82237/2015 A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI NOVEMBER, 2020 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Declaration of Originality Form This form must be completed and signed for all works submitted to the University for Examination. Name of Student ____JANET GATHUA NAMBURA Registration Number _________T50/82237/2015_____________________________ College __COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES__________ Faculty/School/Institute_ INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES_______ Department ______________________________________________________ Course Name _MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES__________ Title of the work FORMATION, SURVIVAL AND PERFORMANCE OF SELF- HELP GROUPS IN DAGORETTI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY NAIROBI COUNTY__ DECLARATION 1. I understand what Plagiarism is and I am aware of the University’s policy in this regard 2. I declare that this __________________ (Thesis, project, essay, assignment, paper, report, etc.) is my original work and has not been submitted elsewhere for examination, award of a degree or publication. Where other people’s work or my own work has been used, this has properly been acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the University of Nairobi’s requirements. 3. I have not sought or used the services of any professional agencies to produce this work 4. I have not allowed, and shall not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of passing it off as his/her own work 5. I understand that any false claim in respect of this work shall result in disciplinary action, in accordance with University Plagiarism Policy. -
Development of a Web-Based Geographic Information System for Mass Land Valuation: a Case Study of Westlands Constituency, Nairobi County
Journal of Geographic Information System, 2018, 10, 283-300 http://www.scirp.org/journal/jgis ISSN Online: 2151-1969 ISSN Print: 2151-1950 Development of a Web-Based Geographic Information System for Mass Land Valuation: A Case Study of Westlands Constituency, Nairobi County Godfrey Ludiema*, Godfrey Makokha, Moses Murimi Ngigi Institute of Geomatics, GIS and Remote Sensing (IGGReS), Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri, Kenya How to cite this paper: Ludiema, G., Ma- Abstract kokha, G. and Ngigi, M.M. (2018) Devel- opment of a Web-Based Geographic In- The development of a web-based Geographic Information System for mass formation System for Mass Land Valuation: property valuation was the main focus of this research. The developed web A Case Study of Westlands Constituency, GIS allows effective dissemination, extraction and analysis of mass land valua- Nairobi County. Journal of Geographic Information System, 10, 283-300. tion information over the Internet. It also allows for automation of the mass https://doi.org/10.4236/jgis.2018.103015 property valuation process by compiling a centralized mass valuation roll da- tabase. The Westlands Constituency, one of the administrative regions of the Received: March 29, 2018 Nairobi City County was used as a case study. The research focused on auto- Accepted: June 25, 2018 Published: June 28, 2018 mation of the mass property valuation roll by creating a centralized database that is accessible by all users on the web-based GIS portal. This was done by Copyright © 2018 by authors and customizing and integrating a web-based GIS system based on open source Scientific Research Publishing Inc. -
Population Density and Spatial Patterns of Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
sustainability Article Population Density and Spatial Patterns of Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya Hang Ren 1,2 , Wei Guo 3 , Zhenke Zhang 1,2,*, Leonard Musyoka Kisovi 4 and Priyanko Das 1,2 1 Center of African Studies, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China; [email protected] (H.R.); [email protected] (P.D.) 2 School of Geography and Ocean Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China 3 Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; [email protected] 4 Department of Geography, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 43844, Kenya; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +86-025-89686694 Received: 21 August 2020; Accepted: 15 September 2020; Published: 18 September 2020 Abstract: The widespread informal settlements in Nairobi have interested many researchers and urban policymakers. Reasonable planning of urban density is the key to sustainable development. By using the spatial population data of 2000, 2010, and 2020, this study aims to explore the changes in population density and spatial patterns of informal settlements in Nairobi. The result of spatial correlation analysis shows that the informal settlements are the centers of population growth and agglomeration and are mostly distributed in the belts of 4 and 8 km from Nairobi’s central business district (CBD). A series of population density models in Nairobi were examined; it showed that the correlation between population density and distance to CBD was positive within a 4 km area, while for areas outside 8 km, they were negatively related. The factors determining population density distribution are also discussed. We argue that where people choose to settle is a decision process between the expected benefits and the cost of living; the informal settlements around the 4-km belt in Nairobi has become the choice for most poor people. -
Republic of Kenya Ministry of Roads and Publicworks Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design, Tender Administration and C
ORIGINAL REPUBLIC OF KENYA COPY A I P O MINISTRY OF ROADS AND PUBLICWORKS I H T E O T T HI KA R IV ER CHANIA THIKA FEASIBILITY STUDY, DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN, TENDER ADMINISTRATION AND THIKA CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF NAIROBI – THIKA ROAD (A2) PHASE 1 AND 2 JUJ A FEASIBILITY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN RUIRU ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT GITHURAIASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT KASSAR ANI FINAL REPORT RUARKA ` MUTHAI JULY 2007 GA PANGA MUSE NI UM NAIROBI GLOBE CINEMA R/A CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED 57, NEHRU PLACE, (5TH FLOOR), NEW DELHI - 110 019 in association with APEC LIMITED, NAIROBI Nairobi – Thika Road Upgrading project Sheet 1 of 88 2007025/Report 2/Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study Report Proponent: Ministry of Roads and Public Works. Activity: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study on the proposed Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Nairobi – Thika road, A2. Report Title: Environmental Project Report (Scoping): Proposed Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Nairobi – Thika Road, A2. Consulting Engineers Consulting Engineers Services (India) Private Limited In association with APEC Consortium Limited P. O. Box 3786 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA, Tel. 254 020 606283 NEMA Registration No. 0836 of Firm of Experts: Signed: ____________________________ Date: _____________________ Mr. Harrison W. Ngirigacha (MSc. WERM, BSc. Chem. Reg. Expert (NEMA)) LEAD EIA EXPERT NEMA Reg. No. 0027 For: Consulting Engineers Name and Address of Proponent: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Public -
Kenya, Groundwater Governance Case Study
WaterWater Papers Papers Public Disclosure Authorized June 2011 Public Disclosure Authorized KENYA GROUNDWATER GOVERNANCE CASE STUDY Public Disclosure Authorized Albert Mumma, Michael Lane, Edward Kairu, Albert Tuinhof, and Rafik Hirji Public Disclosure Authorized Water Papers are published by the Water Unit, Transport, Water and ICT Department, Sustainable Development Vice Presidency. Water Papers are available on-line at www.worldbank.org/water. Comments should be e-mailed to the authors. Kenya, Groundwater Governance case study TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................. vi ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................ viii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ xi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... xiv 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. GROUNDWATER: A COMMON RESOURCE POOL ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. CASE STUDY BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................. -
The Efficiency of Nairobi's Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant
THE EFFICIENCY OF NAIROBI’S KARIOBANGI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY ANDERE CLEMENT MIRUKA REG. NO: I56/69022/2013 A RESEARCH THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI AUGUST, 2016 DECLARATION This thesis is my original idea and has never been presented for award of a degree at any other University Sign……………………………………. Date…………………………………… Andere Clement Miruka. This thesis is submitted with our approval as research supervisors Sign……………………………………. Date………………………………………. Prof. David K. Kariuki. Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi Sign……………………………………. Date……………………………………… Prof. Amir O. Yusuf Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi Sign……………………………………. Date……………………………………… Dr. John O. Onyatta Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi ii ABSTRACT Kariobangi Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nairobi City County is a conventional mechanical wastewater treatment plant with an installed capacity of 32,000 m3/day and has an in built methenation unit. It is the only available conventional mechanical wastewater treatment plant in the city and its efficiency is therefore, of paramount importance. A total of 48 samples from three sites within the plant namely the Inlet (I), the Clarifier(C) and the Outlet (O) were analyzed for various parameters. Development activities within the treatment plant’s catchment area were assessed with view to establish their effects on the performance of the plant. Physico-chemical parameters, chemical parameters, heavy metals, oil & grease and bacteriological presence analyses were carried out so as to evaluate the efficiency of the plant. The physico-chemical parameters analyzed included settleable solids (SS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and biochemical oxygen demand after five days (BOD5). -
Nairobi-Thika-Transp
FOREWORD I am pleased to introduce this 10-plan year which is a road map on how the Nairobi - Thika Superhighway Transport Corridor (NTTC) is geared to develop. This is the first comprehensive spatial plan covering the NTTC, which is within Ruiru and Juja Sub-Counties and it has been prepared at a time when Kiambu County is grappling with the challenges of tackling rapid urbanisation. I am happy to note that, this plan has been prepared in a participatory manner taking into account the contributions of various stakeholders whose role in the implementation of the proposals is fundamental. Kiambu is the third most urbanised County after Nairobi and Mombasa and has witnessed rapid urbanisation in the few decades with people moving into the County to settle, set business, and undertake other development activities. The NTTC has witnessed rapid urbanisation coupled with high population growth and economic activities in the last ten years since the onset of devolved government and the upgrading of the Nairobi-Thika Highway thus changing the corridor’s character. Due to this rapid growth as a County, we are expected to commit more investments to cope with this expansion. More people need to be accommodated in a suitable environment with ease of movement, adequate physical and social infrastructure and employment opportunities. However, most of this urbanisation is happening with little or no planning intervention as characterised by piecemeal subdivision and land-use conversions. Due to the absence of planning tools like the Plan to guide and manage this rapid urbanisation, the current development in these areas is suffering from uncoordinated growth, land use conflict, inadequate basic infrastructure facilities and services, poor housing, and inefficient public transportation system, amongst other challenges. -
SUB-HUBS the Nairobi Hub Geographic Breakdown Is to Enable
SUB-HUBS The Nairobi Hub geographic breakdown is to enable and promote appropriate information sharing and greater participation of stakeholders at the local level both during the Nairobi Hub Contingency planning stage, and during any required humanitarian response during the pre and post-election periods. At the Sub-hub level please communicate with the DC’s office and with the other key partners on the ground as indicated in the table below: OCPD Police Nairobi District Ministry of Grievances, Due District Hotspot Sub-Hub Focal Point KRCS Nairobi Branch Contact District Commissioner Health Diligence, Early Warning AMREF OCPD kilimani (for Joseph Odep Evans Gacheru Kibera): Langata DC: Dr.Sahra Mohamed [email protected] Branch Coordinator Bernard Muli: Mr John Elungata Langata Kibera 0726 406212 Langata 0722400535 0715200199 0720526066 Railway Line Karen-Langata [email protected] Lydia Kuria 0720367759 OCPD Langata: [email protected] [email protected] Titus Yoma: 0722918480 0722227890 Informal Settlements: - Mukuru kwa Reuben Daniel Mutinda - Mukuru Kwa Njenga Project Officer Urban Risk Reduction - Soweto Nairobi Branch AP Commander - Kwa Ario near Mr Ruben Bett Tassia (river bank) 0736440659 / 0725599105 Embakasi DC: Dr. Atieno Adede Oxfam 0722624565 [email protected] Mr Peter K. Mbugi Embakasi Elizabeth Gikonyo Embakasi 0713469104 0721406504 [email protected] Around the polling [email protected] [email protected] OCPD stations 0722478755 Winnie Kananu Mr.Adchui Other areas: Nairobi Branch 0723845889 Kayole, Tassia, Umoja 0714586439 2, 3 Spillover effect to [email protected] Innercore and Komarock 1 OCPD Police Nairobi District Ministry of Grievances, Due District Hotspot Sub-Hub Focal Point KRCS Nairobi Branch Contact District Commissioner Health Diligence, Early Warning Daniel Mutinda Project Officer Urban Risk Reduction Nairobi Branch 0736440659/ 0725599105 Dr. -
Slum Toponymy in Nairobi, Kenya a Case Study Analysis of Kibera
Urban and Regional Planning Review Vol. 4, 2017 | 21 Slum toponymy in Nairobi, Kenya A case study analysis of Kibera, Mathare and Mukuru Melissa Wangui WANJIRU*, Kosuke MATSUBARA** Abstract Urban informality is a reality in cities of the Global South, including Sub-Saharan Africa, which has over half the urban population living in informal settlements (slums). Taking the case of three informal settlements in Nairobi (Kibera, Mathare and Mukuru) this study aimed to show how names play an important role as urban landscape symbols. The study analyses names of sub-settlements (villages) within the slums, their meanings and the socio-political processes behind them based on critical toponymic analysis. Data was collected from archival sources, focus group discussion and interviews, newspaper articles and online geographical sources. A qualitative analysis was applied on the village names and the results presented through tabulations, excerpts and maps. Categorisation of village names was done based on the themes derived from the data. The results revealed that village names represent the issues that slum residents go through including: social injustices of evictions and demolitions, poverty, poor environmental conditions, ethnic groupings among others. Each of the three cases investigated revealed a unique toponymic theme. Kibera’s names reflected a resilient Nubian heritage as well as a diverse ethnic composition. Mathare settlements reflected political struggles with a dominance of political pioneers in the village toponymy. Mukuru on the other hand, being the newest settlement, reflected a more global toponymy-with five large villages in the settlement having foreign names. Ultimately, the study revealed that ethnic heritage and politics, socio-economic inequalities and land injustices as well as globalization are the main factors that influence the toponymy of slums in Nairobi. -
Organizations Offering Services for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children
ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING SERVICES FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN Cheryl’s Children’s Home Dagoretti Corner P. O. Box 46605- 00100 Nairobi Tel: 020-2679162, 0733-987712 Feed the children, Dagoretti Kikuyu/Ndonyo Junction, Dagoretti P. O Box 61530- 00200, Nairobi Tel: 020-2124829 Cell: 0722-202958/9, 0733-202958/9 Flomina Masimba, Kayole Cell: 0722-990260 Imani Children’s Home Soweto Cell: 0726-677329 Kabete Children’s Home (Salvation Army) Lavington, Kabarsiran Avenue Cell: 0733-673798 Kabete Children’s Home(Salvation Army) Upper Kabarsiran Avenue Cell: 0733-673798 Kenya Christian Homes ( Thomas Barnardo House) Thomas Barnardo House, Langata Road Tel: 020-601922, 602002 Kicoshep Next to Chief’s Camp, Wilson Airport Tel: 020-601881 Kwetu Home of Peace Madaraka Estate, Ole Shangara Road, Opposite Strathmore University Tel: 020-604570 Cell; 0727-522152 Lea Toto-Dandora Kariobangi South (red bricks flats) along Mahutini road Tel: 020-2018802 Lea Toto-Kangemi Past Mountain View, Waiyaki Way (from town centre), opposite Baraka Petrol Station Tel. 020-2018803 Lea Toto- Kariobangi 1st floor (next to Approtec Kickstart) Landmark Plaza Building, Kamunde Road off Outering Road Tel: 020-2018805 Lea Toto- Kawangware Dagoretti, Naivasha Road, adjacent to the DC’s Office Tel: 020-2044623 Lea Toto-Kibera Olympic Estate, Next to Olympic Primary school Tel: 020-2018804 Lea Toto-Mukuru Reuben Centre, Mukuru kwa Reuben Enterprise Road (Hillocks) at Kobil Station Tel: 020-2397171 Mama Fatuma Children’s Home 1st Avenue/2nd street, Eastleigh Opposite St. Teresa Catholic Church P.O.Box 4403-00100, Nairobi Tel: 020-6764735 Fax: 020-6766335 Cell: 0722-660047 [email protected] Mama Ngina Children’s Home Next to the Mosque, South C. -
Youth-Inclusive Mechanisms for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in the Igad Region a Case Study of Kenya
YOUTH-INCLUSIVE MECHANISMS FOR PREVENTING AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN THE IGAD REGION A CASE STUDY OF KENYA YOUTH-INCLUSIVE MECHANISMS FOR PREVENTING AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN THE IGAD REGION A CASE STUDY OF KENYA EDITED BY TRUPHENA E. MUKUNA (PHD) © 2019 Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) OSSREA acknowledges the support of International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Printed in Ethiopia All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-99944-75-01-8 Copy-edited and Layout by: Alemu Tesfaye Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa P.O. Box 31971, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Fax: 251-11-1223921 Tel: 251-11-1239484 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ossrea.net Table of Contents About IDRC ........................................................................................................ 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................ 4 Table 1: Theory of Change for the Youth-Inclusive Mechanisms in P/CVE ...... 7 Abbreviations and acronyms ............................................................................... 8 Acknowledgements ............................................................................................. 9 About the Author ................................................................................................. 10 1.Introduction .................................................................................................... 11 1.1 Statement of the Problem