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Manufacturers caught flouting the law now face fines of up to Sh4 million or imprisonment for up to two years.
Their experiences call for urgent reforms: full implementation of the Sustainable Waste Management Act, proper infrastructure for sorting and material...
To launch the programme, Islamic Relief Kenya donated Sh2 million, giving each youth group a Sh400,000 grant to set up garbage collection points and s...
Of the record volumes of plastic being produced, less than 10% is made into something new. Is it time to rethink recycling?
Namwamba stressed that the treaty under negotiation is an environmental instrument with the potential to drive ecosystem restoration, conserve biodive...
Every year, the world makes more than 400 million tons of new plastic, and that could grow by about 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, accord...
The four-day operation was carried out across five towns, including Wote, Tawa, Makindu, Kibwezi and Kathonzweni, targeting establishments operating w...
The initiative brings together more than 60 partners, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, for a series of workshops, exhibition...
The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along...
Nairobi accounts for a third of all non-recyclable waste in Kenya, with the city’s urban areas producing nearly 30 per cent of daily plastic garbage,...
Acting County Commissioner Sabastian Okiring said the plastic bags are still widely used across the town and are causing serious harm to the environme...
According to data obtained from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags constitute 46 per cent of the plastic waste generated b...
The embassy, inaugurated on Tuesday, is a visible sign of Azerbaijan's ambitions to strengthen its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa.
A sugarcane hawker in Eastleigh’s Kamukunji area who identified himself as Waweru says he finds the prohibited bags convenient to his business and app...
The three suspects are accused of operating an unlicensed clinic and causing death through negligence.
The investigation was launched after the tragic death of a patient at Omnicare Medical Limited, raising concerns over compliance with licensing and sa...
More than 60,000 residents of Mpeketoni and its environs rely on Lake Kenyatta to provide water for domestic use.
Tpkasticepalashe new facility offers a solution, promising to transform waste into reusable materials while creating jobs and fostering a cleaner envi...
The Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee has proposed a requirement for the government to notify Members of Parliament (MPs) of any treaty negotiatio...
The move to hold manufacturers accountable is part of a broader government effort to restore Nairobi's river systems.
Countries remained far apart on the basic scope of a treaty and could agree only to postpone key decisions and resume talks.
The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.
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...
The larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can chew through polystyrene and host bacteria in their guts that help break down the material.
Despite existing laws and regulations regarding waste management, Ottichilo said effective implementation remains a major hurdle.
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...
The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the ext...
Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.
The materials, often made from durable, weather-resistant PVC, ended up in landfills or polluted water bodies, contributing to environmental degradati...
The exercise, organised by Kwale Municipality and conducted in Kwale town and its environs, aimed to ensure market centres, streets, hospitals, and ot...
