However, one of the few positive consequences of travel restrictions and the industrial downturn has been a temporary reduction in air pollution. In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, residents have documented this, reporting that they can now see two prominent mountains – Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro – from the city. So why have Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro not been seen for years? This is because visibility is mainly influenced by small airborne particles, often called particulate matter. The evidence shows that the air pollution levels in Nairobi, as with other East African urban areas, are currently at unhealthy levels.

Source: The Star June 07, 2020 09:44 UTC