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Tobiko hits out at Sonko over management of Nairobi's environment

By Wainaina Wambu | 7yrs ago
Garbage hip in Pangani area, Nairobi. [Photo by Elvis Ogina/Standard]

Nairobi Governor has been criticised for his management of the city’s waste.

Environment Cabinet secretary Keriako Tobiko challenged Governor Mike Sonko to 'wake up', saying the city risked losing its reputation because of uncollected garbage.

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