Gakuya vows to transform Dandora dumpsite, create jobs if elected Nairobi governor
Embakasi North Member of Parliament James Gakuya has pledged to transform Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite into a recycling facility that would create employment while reducing pollution affecting residents in the area. Gakuya, who is positioning himself to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, made […]
Embakasi North Member of Parliament James Gakuya, vying for the Nairobi gubernatorial position on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket in the 2027 General Elections, has promised to revamp Nairobi's Dandora dumpsite into a recycling hub, generating jobs and lowering pollution. Addressing Kenyan diaspora members in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, September 25, 2026, Gakuya outlined his strategy to transform the dumpsite from a major environmental issue to an economic opportunity through recycling and job creation.
The MP highlighted that recycling the site would generate employment, improve the surrounding environment, and reduce pollution, particularly at night when emissions travel towards nearby homes. Gakuya emphasized that while Nairobi has not lived up to its potential under various administrations, a new approach to urban management is needed.
He urged the city to reach international standards, comparing it to major global cities like Dallas, Seattle, Cairo, and Cape Town. His vision also includes restoring Nairobi's reputation as the "green city in the sun" and addressing the city's overall image.
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