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An overhead view captures a scene along a section of the Nairobi River in Nairobi, Kenya, depicting a significant cleanup and construction operation adjacent to an informal settlement. The dark, turbid river flows from the background to the foreground, heavily polluted with an accumulation of plastic debris, organic matter, and various refuse materials both floating on its surface and clogging its course. The immediate right bank of the river is a steep incline, densely covered with green vegetation intermingled with extensive piles of discarded items, including plastic bags, fabric, and general waste. On the left bank, a wide, excavated dirt embankment runs parallel to the river. Numerous individuals, primarily men, are visible on this embankment, many wearing high-visibility yellow and orange vests, indicating a work crew. They are scattered across the area, some engaged in manual labor such as shoveling. A large yellow hydraulic excavator is positioned centrally on the embankment, facing right, suggesting earth-moving or dredging operations are underway. Closer to the river on this left bank, a newly constructed grey concrete structure, possibly a retaining wall or pathway, is visible. Beyond the construction area, a dense collection of residential structures, characterized by corrugated iron roofs and close proximity, forms an informal settlement. The foreground features a diagonal green metal railing, likely part of a bridge or elevated viewing platform, partially obscuring the bottom left of the image. The sky above is overcast.
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