President William Ruto has commended the Nairobi City County Government for its ongoing cleanup efforts.

Speaking at a church service today at the Global Cathedral in Nairobi, President Ruto said the initiatives undertaken by Governor Sakaja Johnson, which included the removal of overhanging signage from walkways, clearing hawkers from main streets and pedestrian paths, and general cleaning of the city was a step in the right direction and would greatly transform the outlook of the city.

In his address to the congregation President Ruto who was accompanied by Nairobi Deputy Governor, Njoroge Muchiri, expressed his approval of the county’s progress, stating: “I want to congratulate the County Government of Nairobi for taking the bold step to transform the city! Huge progress is being achieved. Deputy Governor, Muchiri, tell the Governor you are headed in the right direction, and the national government is with you. Nairobi, as the capital and face of Kenya, must give the correct impression.”

The President further underscored the significance of projecting a positive image of the city and outlined plans for collaboration with the county government to tackle critical infrastructural challenges and improvements.

“We shall work with the county government to collect all the garbage, to repair and recarpet all the roads,” the President affirmed.

The national government’s commitment to supporting Nairobi’s initiatives is expected to enhance ongoing projects, aiming to improve the city’s infrastructure and air quality. This collaboration reflects a shared vision for a cleaner, more efficient, and better-managed capital city.