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.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and other leaders at the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.
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.
President William Ruto and other leaders during the launch of the Nairobi River Commission on February 22.
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.
President William Ruto planting a tree during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.President William Ruto planting a tree during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.Innovator Kenneth Ochieng takes the president William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among other dignitaries through plastic seats at Korogocho stadium.President William Ruto in Korogocho during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.President William Ruto accompanied by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja and other dignitaries are take through a locally made excavator used by youths to easy cleaning of Nairobi River at Korogocho Nairobi on February 22, 2023.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of Nairobi River Commission on February 22.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, UN resident Coordinator Stephen Jackson, Executive director UNEP Inger Andersen ahead of the launch of the Nairobi Rivers Commission at Korogocho on February 22.Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko at Korogocho during the launch of Nairobi River Commission.
