An aerial view captures an urban scene in Nairobi, Kenya, characterized by significant informal waste management activities

An aerial view captures an urban scene in Nairobi, Kenya, characterized by significant informal waste management activities. The upper third of the image shows the facades of several commercial establishments. On the far right, a Safaricom branded shop with a green exterior and an open dark entrance is visible. To its left, another building features a green roll-down shutter and an open doorway; above this, a partial sign reads "CORNER SHOP." A red motorcycle is parked near this shop's entrance. The ground in front of these shops is tiled in a checkered pattern. The middle ground features a large, excavated pit or trench filled with an extensive accumulation of mixed solid waste, including plastics, textiles, and organic debris. Numerous large bags, primarily blue and green mesh sacks, filled with sorted or collected refuse, are distributed throughout this area and on the adjacent ground. One individual wearing a red hat and blue top is observed bending over a pile of waste near the "CORNER SHOP" wall, appearing to sort materials. A makeshift wooden platform, constructed from rough planks, spans a gap between the ground level and the area closer to the shops. On this platform, a light brown dog stands among a small group of people. The lower two-thirds of the image depicts an active street or alleyway environment. Multiple individuals, estimated to be between 20-25, are present across the scene. Several individuals are engaged directly with the waste, including a person kneeling next to a large white bag, seemingly sorting contents. Other groups of people are standing and interacting on the dirt and paved ground. In the lower right, one person in a red jacket gestures outwards while standing near a small group. Overhead electrical or communication wires crisscross the entire scene. The environment displays a stark contrast between commercial infrastructure and informal waste collection operations.