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The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.

The fumes sparked concerns among residents, who reported severe discomfort and respiratory issues.

The mud discharge extended to Yusuf Haji Avenue and Captain Mungai Street, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians.

For those who may have been deceived, Mosiria advised filing reports with the nearest police station to initiate investigations.

Last Sunday, a seven-storey building in Nairobi’s Kahawa West area collapsed.

ELF chairman Hamisi Ali has sued Alfatop Limited, the company constructing a multi-storey building on land located in Eastleigh.

The quarry workers expressed their frustration that the devolved government has yet to visit them to assess their welfare or address the challenges they face.

Despite existing laws and regulations regarding waste management, Ottichilo said effective implementation remains a major hurdle.

The CS cited the Athi Water and Sewerage Company and the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company as some of the largest polluters.

The CS also revealed that he had ordered the transfer of the Nairobi region Nema director due to mishandling of environmental crimes.

He argued that the waste produced by informal settlements is minimal due to their limited resources, shifting the blame to more affluent communities and industrial entities.

In another letter to KRC Managing Director Philip Mainga dated May 2, 2024, KLDA called for the construction to cease until a proper stakeholder engagement process is conducted as required by law.

This follows President William Ruto's order last year that wetlands and water towers across the country should be secured and gazetted.

During his vetting early this month, Duale highlighted that government entities still using asbestos for roofing must remove it by December 2024.

CS Duale directed NEMA to map out all effluent discharge points along the Nairobi Rivers ecosystem and to take appropriate enforcement action immediately.

According to the authority, green garbage bags will be used for organic waste, blue for recyclable materials, and black for general waste.

NEMA raised an alarm after several containers of sodium cyanide were reported missing.

The directive, issued by NEMA on April 8, requires all organic waste from households and institutions to be placed in 100 per cent biodegradable bags.

The Act requires that segregated waste be placed in properly labelled and colour-coded receptacles, bins, containers, and bags, ensuring clear differentiation and ease of processing.

KAM said even as it seeks to curb plastic pollution, the tax will push up prices of commonly used household items

Businesses risk having their licences revoked or amended to prevent them from operating at night.

All sectors, including households, were urged to strictly segregate organic from non-organic waste.

Frustrated by the lack of action from authorities, residents are demanding immediate intervention.

Despite the government's ban on the use of plastic bags, Garissa County residents continue to use them.

While some locals welcome the project as a potential source of employment, others raise concerns about its potential environmental impact.

The workers claimed they had adhered to the regulations, including proper disposing of their waste, claims NEMA refutes.

On Friday, NEMA announced the closure of county markets where traders are using banned plastic bags.

The state expressed fears that the respondents would interfere with witnesses and are a flight risk.

On Wednesday, the court will rule whether they will be detained for 21 days pending the conclusion of the probe into the matter.