Nairobi’s wetlands disappearing

Forested section of the Nairobi river’s recreational park. [Photos: James Mwangi/Standard]

Nairobi, Kenya: Not far from Runda Water Limited (RWL) are upmarket homes each set on half-an-acre with lush manicured gardens - dream homes for many; their exquisiteness notwithstanding, the homes are unlivable during the rainy season.

Daniel Methu, the general manager of RWL explains that the said properties were erected on a wetland and when it rains water gushed out creating a pool, forcing the residents to pump out the water - a costly affair - or relocate altogether.