UN plastic treaty Stories

National Assembly eyes greater control over treaty negotiations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

The Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee has proposed a requirement for the government to notify Members of Parliament (MPs) of any treaty negotiatio...

New regulations seek to hold into account firms whose products pollute rivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks
Reuters  |  Dec 02, 2024

Countries remained far apart on the basic scope of a treaty and could agree only to postpone key decisions and resume talks.

UN talks on plastics pollution treaty push for breakthrough as deadline looms
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
Reuters  |  Nov 26, 2024

At COP29, Kenya, France and Barbados floated setting up a series of global levies on certain sectors that could help ramp up the amount of money that...

Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2024

The larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can chew through polystyrene and host bacteria in their guts that help break down the material.

Counties seek shared solutions to address waste management challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

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

Lamu County residents harness wildlife, beaches to boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2024

With its pristine environment and deep Swahili heritage, Lamu has long been a favoured destination, but locals are now seeking new ways to promote eco...

Kilifi children unite in fight against plastic pollution through art
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the ext...

Saving Diani's marine life: Local youth rally for action against plastic pollution
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.

How urge for clean ocean birthed venture that turns waste into trendy bags
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 17, 2024

The materials, often made from durable, weather-resistant PVC, ended up in landfills or polluted water bodies, contributing to environmental degradati...

Kwale residents, KWS and county officials partner in town cleanup
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 30, 2024

The exercise, organised by Kwale Municipality and conducted in Kwale town and its environs, aimed to ensure market centres, streets, hospitals, and ot...

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year
Reuters  |  Jun 26, 2024

A recent study by the U.S. Agency for International Development found that Nigeria is among the world's top plastic polluters, generating over 2.5 mil...

How the new Eco Levy will squeeze your shopping basket
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 15, 2024

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

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 08, 2024

The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, makin...

Mombasa youth create employment and earn income from recycling plastics
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 13, 2024

The youths under the Mombasa Plastics Prize Incubators (MPP) have made remarkable strides by recycling over 20 tonnes of waste.

Environmental experts in Kilifi warn against recycling plastics
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 07, 2024

People warned against burning plastic waste in their residential areas as it leads to the release of dangerous fumes into the air that is not safe for...

Explainer: What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks?
Reuters  |  Apr 22, 2024

Global leaders will gather in Canada's capital this week to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in soaring plastic polluti...

Beyond the dump: Kenyan women find opportunities, hope in waste collection
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 18, 2024

Amid their challenging circumstances, these women have found a sense of purpose and pride in their work and have turned trash into treasure, transform...

Somalia's beach clean-up group wins global Arab Volunteer Award
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 18, 2024

The group which has over 100 active members, collects garbage mostly plastic every Friday from Mogadishu’s popular Lido beach and plans to expand thei...

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