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Entities and Residential housing units in Nairobi County will soon have their Septic tanks connected to sewer trunks.
This is after the County Assembly passed a motion that will ensure the construction of sewer trunks within the County.
In a motion tabled by Nominated MCA and Deputy Minority Whip Joyce Kamau Nairobi City County in conjunction with Athi Water Works will oversee the construction of the trunks through informal settlements within the County.
She urged that the County should seek partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to install sewer lines within informal settlements and embark on a drive to connect entities and residential housing units to the sewer lines.
“Most buildings and Residential homes in Nairobi are not connected to the Sewer line and use septic tanks in Nairobi due to the high cost of connection and levies. We will ensure the motion is implemented and every Nairobian enjoys the connection,” Joyce stated.
“Since it is a big task, we will include Athi Water Works and other partners to come in and assist us in making this come true,” she added.
The legislator noted that some entities and residential operate private sewer holding facilities and pit latrines within their compounds which fill up during the rainy season and begin to spill into the environment exposing the residents to the risk of contracting hazardous diseases.
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Informal settlements in Nairobi face serious challenges in the management of sewers where waste is directly released to rivers which often pass through the settlements.
Those who have private arrangements for sewer end up filling up and leaking onto the surface exposing residents to diseases because of the lack of proper sewerage facilities and trunks passing through the areas.
“Nairobi County will face an even bigger problem as the population continues to grow and if it does not put in place proper measures which include the installation of sewer trunks and expansion of the existing infrastructure and connecting as many entities as possible,” she added.