Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.

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

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

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

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.

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

NEMA says they have started conducting raids to nab manufacturers and suppliers of plastic bags.