Zoomlion Kenya has evacuated more than 55,000 tonnes of waste from Nairobi within one month of starting operations. This significant achievement is part of Nairobi’s integrated waste management programme, greatly exceeding the city's previous waste evacuation capacity.
Dr. Peter Dagadu, Zoomlion Kenya's Project Director, announced this progress during a visit by Kenya's Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung’wah. The Ghanaian company is collaborating closely with Nairobi city authorities to provide a complete waste management solution. This effort aims to improve sanitation, environmental conditions, and public health across the Kenyan capital.
Before Zoomlion’s intervention, Nairobi had approximately 109 illegal dumpsites posing serious environmental and health risks. This large-scale clean-up by a prominent Ghanaian firm highlights growing intra-African collaboration in essential public services. Similar initiatives by Ghanaian companies demonstrate a trend towards homegrown solutions for continental development challenges.
Dr. Dagadu emphasized that Zoomlion’s work focuses on transforming Nairobi’s waste management system. This process involves emergency clean-up operations, developing new infrastructure, and implementing long-term sustainability measures. The company is evacuating accumulated waste from illegal dumpsites to the designated Dandora Dumpsite.
To support these operations, Zoomlion is upgrading the Dandora Dumpsite. Improvements include better internal access roads and reorganizing tipping operations for efficiency. They are also introducing 24-hour operational systems to improve traffic flow and overall effectiveness.
Since starting operations on March 27, 2026, Zoomlion has removed over 55,000 tonnes of waste. This performance is more than four times the previous waste evacuation capacity. The company plans to introduce a modern secondary waste collection system across Nairobi as part of its long-term strategy.
This initiative will involve constructing four zonal transfer stations. Each station will handle between 800 and 1,200 tonnes of waste per day. These stations will improve waste consolidation and transportation efficiency within the city.
Additionally, Zoomlion is preparing to build a state-of-the-art waste processing and resource recovery facility at Ruai. This facility will process 3,600 tonnes per day. It is expected to be operational by the end of November 2026. This facility will support recycling, composting, and other resource recovery activities. This will reduce reliance on traditional landfill disposal and promote circular economy principles.
Mr. Kimani Ichung’wah, Kenya’s Majority Leader, described the partnership as a positive example of intra-African investment and collaboration. He noted such initiatives move beyond speeches and provide visible improvements in urban living conditions. He assured that Kenya is ready to work with serious partners who offer technical capacity and sustainable solutions for public service delivery.
This project’s success could encourage more Ghanaian firms to export their expertise across the continent. It also sets a benchmark for effective public-private partnerships in waste management. Future developments will focus on the timely completion of the new waste processing facility and the lasting impact on Nairobi's environmental health.