Air Pollution In Nairobi Case Study

AIR POLLUTION IN NAIROBI

The Problem of Air pollution in Nairobi

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University of the People

AIR POLLUTION IN NAIROBI

Introduction

Air pollution is a condition in which polluting substances are present in the air in levels that are harmful to human beings and his environment. Air pollutants include carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, lead, Total Suspended particulates (TSP) and oxides of nitrogen. TSP is the most widespread and the leading pollutant in terms of effects to man.

And the environment. Industrial manufacturing and the transport sectors are the major sources of pollution, especially in urban areas where most of the populations are concentrated. It goes without saying that Billions of dollars have been expended in countering the

It also compares the problem of air pollution with other cities in the world. With a

PM10 of 33 and a PM2.5 of 17, air pollution levels in Nairobi are regarded as moderate.

Main Pollutants in Nairobi

As the largest and the fastest growing town in Kenya and the country’s capital, Nairobi experiences the greatest concentration of pollution mainly from industries, and vehicles.

There is no air quality management system set up to monitor and control air pollution in

AIR POLLUTION IN NAIROBI the city. According to a study carried out by the United Nations on air quality

(UNEP/WHO,1996), Nairobi came out as the poorest in terms of management and even worse, the situation is deteriorating as more and more land is cleared to create space for industrial development, human habitation and infrastructure.

Vehicular pollution

The number of vehicles being introduced to Nairobi roads is also alarming as very little consideration is given to the effect of such to the environment. As the transport sector experiences growth and development in the Country, Nairobi city carries the largest burden of this growth. It is believed that out of every ten vehicles purchased in