Restore The Flow

Restore the Flow – Nairobi River Cleanup Event Activities
Date: January 26th, 2024
Location: Nairobi River, Eastleigh Section

Cleanup Operations

• Manual waste collection along riverbanks using gloves and rakes
• Removal of plastic bottles, food packaging, and household debris
• Extraction of discarded clothing and textile waste from the river
• Clearing of solid waste blocking natural water flow

Waste Management Activities

• On-site sorting of collected materials into categories
• Separation of recyclable plastics and materials
• Proper bagging and tagging of waste for disposal
• Coordination with recycling partners for material collection

Community Engagement Activities

• Door-to-door awareness campaigns in surrounding neighborhoods
• Distribution of educational flyers in Swahili and Somali
• Interactive discussions with local residents and businesses
• Engagement with school groups and youth organizations

Educational Activities

• Live demonstrations of proper waste separation techniques
• Information sessions on waterborne disease prevention
• Discussions about sustainable waste management practices
• Educational posters installation along the riverbank

Community Collaboration Activities

• Youth volunteer coordination and team assignments
• Elder participation in sharing historical knowledge
• Local business engagement and support
• Intergenerational knowledge exchange sessions

Documentation Activities

• Waste collection measurement and recording
• Participant feedback collection
• Community sentiment assessment