The image displays a severely polluted waterway, likely a river or large stream, flowing through an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, under clear daylight conditions

The image displays a severely polluted waterway, likely a river or large stream, flowing through an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, under clear daylight conditions. The dark, opaque water is extensively filled with and covered by various forms of refuse, including plastic bags, bottles, fabrics, and general debris, which is also visible accumulating along the banks and around several small, vegetated islands within the water. A prominent concrete cylindrical structure, approximately 1.5 meters in height, stands partly submerged near the right bank, with refuse piled around its base and some dried vegetation on its top surface. The steep, earthen banks show signs of erosion and are heavily littered. On the far bank, numerous densely packed, makeshift dwellings constructed from corrugated metal sheets and tarpaulins are visible on the hillside, interspersed with additional waste and sparse vegetation. No individuals are present within the frame.