A wide-angle, elevated photograph captures a severely polluted waterway flowing through an informal settlement, likely within the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya

A wide-angle, elevated photograph captures a severely polluted waterway flowing through an informal settlement, likely within the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya. The river, dark and murky, is extensively obstructed by a dense accumulation of solid waste, primarily consisting of plastic bottles, bags, Styrofoam fragments, fabric scraps, and various debris, both floating in the current and piled along its banks. On the left bank, two deciduous trees with visible root systems are situated near the water's edge, surrounded by scattered refuse. Across the river in the background, multiple rudimentary structures, constructed from corrugated iron sheets and salvaged materials, denote informal housing. A single individual, wearing light-colored clothing, stands upright in the distant background on the right side, near one of these structures. The ground on the riverbanks is mostly bare earth. The sky is bright, indicating daylight hours. The scene illustrates significant environmental degradation and unsanitary conditions.