Nairobi: 30 People Ordered to Clean City Mortuary for Urinating in Undesignated Areas

• On Monday, August 19, Nairobi county Environment chief officer Geoffrey Mosiria launched a strict crackdown on illegal urination in Nairobi county
• During the crackdown, 30 people were arrested and arraigned in court after being found urinating on the streets
• The suspects were committed to community service, where some were ordered to clean the City Mortuary 

Nairobi – At least 30 people have been committed to community service after they were arrested for allegedly urinating in the streets.

On the left some of those arrested for urinating and Nairobi Environment chief officer Geoffrey Mosiria(r). Photo: Geoffrey Mosiria. Source: UGC

What Geoffrey Mosiria stated regarding the court orders

The 30 suspects were charged and given community service orders at a City Court on Tuesday, August 20.

After being taken into custody, some of the detainees were made to sweep the Central Business District (CBD), while others were tasked with tidying up Uhuru Park. Director of Nairobi County Environment Geoffrey Mosiria, speaking at City Mortuary, predicted that others will learn from the punishment.

“We thank the magistrate for the conviction, some have been directed to clean Uhuru Park, others streets of Nairobi and others here at City Mortuary. Let this be a lesson to others. We have not suspended county laws, anyone who will be found littering and dumping garbage will be arrested and arraigned in court,” Mosiria said.

The arrest of the 30 people came after Mosiria launched a strict crackdown on illegal urination in Nairobi county.

30 people arrested for urinating in Nairobi streets ordered to clean City Mortuary. pic.twitter.com/Dkc1XTnf9J

— khaemba amos (@khaembaamos1) August 20, 2024

What is the penalty for being caught urinating in Nairobi streets?

Mosiria said anyone caught urinating in the streets of Nairobi will be arrested and face legal action.

He said under Governor Sakaja Johnson’s leadership, they are committed to restoring order and dignity in Nairobi.

Mosiria urged Nairobi residents to report illegal dumping activities, as those responsible will also face severe penalties.

“This is a firm warning: adhere to the law, or face the consequences. Anyone caught urinating in the streets of Nairobi will be arrested and face legal action. Tonight, 30 people have been apprehended in the CBD and will appear in court,” said Mosiria.

According to the Nairobi Public Nuisance Act 2021, urinating or defecating in a public place can result in a KSh 10,000 fine, a six-month jail term, or both.

No more urinating anywhere and everywhere in Nairobi. pic.twitter.com/7YxeNaDsTR

— Political Pundit (@PoliticolPundit) August 20, 2024

How a dirty hotel was exposed by Mosiria

Elsewhere, Nairobi’s county government closed a popular kiosk hotel in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD) due to hygiene violations.

On Thursday, August 15, Mosiria, alongside public health and environment officials, exposed a shockingly unhygienic kiosk hotel in the Bus Station area of Nairobi’s Central Business District.

Mosiria said the kiosk hotel has been closed indefinitely, pending substantial improvements to meet Nairobi county’s stringent health and safety regulations.

Source: TUKO.co.ke