The Nairobi City County Government has launched a sustained enforcement campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and public order within the Central Business District (CBD). The initiative, spearheaded by the County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, targets individuals found urinating or defecating in public places, with several arrests already made as part of ongoing night operations.

Mosiria, who personally oversaw one of the recent overnight operations, said the crackdown forms part of broader efforts to maintain environmental hygiene, ensure public health, and preserve the dignity of the city’s urban spaces. He emphasized that such behavior not only poses health risks but undermines the aesthetic and functional integrity of the capital.

“During the cleanup and enforcement operation in the CBD, several individuals were apprehended for violating environmental regulations, including public urination and unlawful waste disposal by businesses,” Mosiria stated. He added that these operations would continue on a daily basis, stressing that a cleaner city is a shared responsibility and a basic right for every Nairobi resident and visitor.

In line with this initiative, authorities are implementing swift legal action against offenders. “They are urinating all over. Today, we have arrested all of them. They will be taken to court as part of our efforts to deter this habit and restore public decency within the city,” Mosiria remarked.

This latest operation follows a similar incident in August 2024, where approximately 30 people arrested for public urination were sentenced to community service. The offenders were directed to clean public spaces, including the Nairobi Funeral Home (City Mortuary), Uhuru Park, and sections of the CBD.

According to county officials, such punishments serve as both a deterrent and a means of restoring affected areas. Mosiria, during a visit to the mortuary where the offenders were stationed, reiterated the county’s commitment to rigorous environmental enforcement.

The initiative is part of a wider campaign that also targets businesses violating waste management rules, and comes amid renewed efforts to reposition Nairobi as a model African city known for cleanliness, order, and sustainable urban living.

Authorities have called on the public to utilize the available public toilets and sanitation facilities provided across the city and to report environmental violations through official communication channels.