The Kiambu County Government has warned that landlords and business owners in Githunguri found illegally discharging wastewater into public drains will face prosecution.
The warning comes after a county-led clean-up operation successfully restored the town’s drainage system, which had been clogged with sewage and debris. The three-day exercise, spearheaded by the Department of Water, Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change, targeted blocked channels that had caused frequent flooding and foul odours.
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) David Kuria, who supervised the operation, said the misuse of public drainage systems would not be tolerated.
“Any landlord or business operator found diverting waste into stormwater drains will face legal action,” Kuria said. “These systems are meant to prevent flooding, not serve as private sewers.”
The clean-up, conducted by the Githunguri Municipal team, followed months of complaints from residents and traders over stagnant wastewater that had become a health hazard. Some business owners had constructed temporary stalls over the drainage channels, worsening blockages. The illegal structures were demolished to allow engineers to clear the channels.
Health officials warned that wastewater contamination poses a risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
Residents have praised the county’s decisive action.
“Our town was becoming unbearable due to sewage flooding the streets,” said Philip Ndirangu, a trader in Githunguri. “We’re grateful for the county’s intervention life is finally returning to normal.”
The county government has urged residents to maintain cleanliness, avoid dumping waste in drains, and cooperate with ongoing sanitation efforts.
“A clean Githunguri is everyone’s responsibility,” Ndirangu added.
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