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Nairobi County has suffered damages after newly installed dustbins in the Central Business District (CBD) were vandalized during demonstrations on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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The bins, which had only been in place for a few weeks, were uprooted and damaged by protesters believed to be reacting to the recent death of Albert Ojwang.
Footage shared online showed some demonstrators forcibly removing the bins, dragging them through the streets and across walkways.
These dustbins were part of a broader initiative by the county to enhance cleanliness and encourage responsible waste disposal by pedestrians.
During their rollout in May 2025, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria had cautioned residents, street vendors, and business owners against misusing or tampering with the bins.
“These bins are intended strictly for pedestrian use, not for dumping commercial waste,” Mosiria stressed at the launch.
Their installation came after numerous public complaints about the lack of disposal points within the CBD, which residents said hampered efforts to maintain hygiene.
The county government had initially deployed the bins in busy city areas, with plans to extend the program to residential estates, public parks, and transport hubs.
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Governor Johnson Sakaja had hailed the initiative as a step toward a cleaner, more organized, and modern Nairobi, emphasizing that the bins symbolized more than just waste collection.
To deter vandalism, the county had introduced a Sh5,000 cash reward for anyone reporting damage or theft of the bins. However, the unrest resulted in several of them being destroyed or stolen.
The county government is now evaluating the damage and working on plans to replace the vandalized bins and maintain cleanliness in the affected areas.
