Duale expressed deep concerns about the uncontrolled developments that have become a hallmark of Nairobi's skyline.
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.
The event aims to promote a reading culture and offers a platform for publishers, authors and readers to interact.
All sectors, including households, were urged to strictly segregate organic from non-organic waste.
Despite the government's ban on the use of plastic bags, Garissa County residents continue to use them.
Frustrated by the lack of action from authorities, residents are demanding immediate intervention.
In 1992, Chakava took over the Kenyan establishment which went by the name East African Educational Publishers (EAEP). Later, he expanded his business with establishments in Uganda and Tanzania.
While some locals welcome the project as a potential source of employment, others raise concerns about its potential environmental impact.
