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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...
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...
KAM said even as it seeks to curb plastic pollution, the tax will push up prices of commonly used household items
The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, makin...
The youths under the Mombasa Plastics Prize Incubators (MPP) have made remarkable strides by recycling over 20 tonnes of waste.
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...
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...
Amid their challenging circumstances, these women have found a sense of purpose and pride in their work and have turned trash into treasure, transform...
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...
NEMA says they have started conducting raids to nab manufacturers and suppliers of plastic bags.
Despite the government's ban on the use of plastic bags, Garissa County residents continue to use them.
On Friday, NEMA announced the closure of county markets where traders are using banned plastic bags.
A key focus on the agenda is the increase in wasteful and fuel-intensive plastics, a major contributor to the climate crisis.
The Enviroment Ministry provided a five-month grace period for importers and users to adjust.
