Pressure mounts to relocate hazardous Naivasha dumpsite

Residents of Karai estate in Naivasha try to collect some of the waste that has spilled from the town's dumpsite into their homes. Tens of the home owners in the estate are facing displacement due to the swelling waste from the county facility. [Photo/Antony Gitonga]

Cases of chest and skin diseases have increased in estates near the Naivasha dumpsite, with residents pointing to poisonous emissions for their woes.

Led by Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, the residents of Kayole, Mountain View, and Karai have petitioned the County government to relocate the dumpsite from the area.