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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...

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.

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...

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...

NEMA kicks off raids as plastic bags return to Kwale despite ban
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 16, 2024

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

Garissa residents warned against use of plastic bags
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 21, 2024

Despite the government's ban on the use of plastic bags, Garissa County residents continue to use them.

Plastic bags ban: Eastleigh traders raise concerns amid NEMA threats of market closures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 01, 2024

On Friday, NEMA announced the closure of county markets where traders are using banned plastic bags.

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