Topic: Waste Management

The world now produces about 2.3 billion tonnes of waste every year, and this could grow to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050 if things do not change. Around 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste also end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans each year, harming ani

"Maintaining a clean city is a shared responsibility," Mosiria emphasized. "If we all embrace change and manage waste responsibly from source to final disposal, we can achieve a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone."

Despite their relentless efforts to manage plastic waste products, much work still needs to be done. Mombasa alone generates about 120 tons of plastic waste daily. Surprisingly, only 5% of this waste is recycled.

In a statement dated April 8, 2024, NEMA had stated that in 90 days, all organic waste generated by households, private sector and public sector institutions, religious institutions, private and public functions, and events shall strictly be segregated an

The authority has strived to ensure the good word (waste management and environmental conservation) spreads far and wide by partnering with media spaces to hold discussions dubbed “Townhall Series.”

Nairobi is estimated to produce around 2,500 tons of solid waste daily. However, this waste could be converted into valuable resources, such as energy, which would reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Proper solid was