Rongai choking in filth

Clogged water ways caused by poor drainage system has become the order of the day for the residents and businesses in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. (Photo: David Njaaga/Standard)

Ongata Rongai, about 17km away from the city noise and pollution, is the perfect weekend 'nyama choma' and beer getaway.

However, the area is far from being serene as many might imagine - it is largely characterised by huge piles of garbage and open sewage, posing a serious health hazards for residents.