Nairobi River

Nairobi River is a river flowing through the Kenyan capital Nairobi. It is the main river of the Nairobi river basin, a complex of several parallel streams flowing eastwards. All of the Nairobi basin rivers join east of Nairobi and meet the Athi River, eventually flowing to the Indian ocean. These rivers are mostly narrow and highly polluted. The main stream, Nairobi River, bounds the northern city centre. The river is partly canalized. Nairobi River has several tributaries, including (in descending order from north to south): Motoine River flows to the Nairobi Dam, an artificial lake meant to provide drinkable water for residents of Nairobi. Further onwards the stream continues as Ngong River. Gathara-ini stream originates in marshes...