Despite the cleanup, the issue of street families using the roundabout as a place to sleep remains unresolved.
Baus Taka has developed a USSD service in Kiswahili, aimed at reaching those without internet access or smartphones.
Nelson, like his counterparts, earns up to Sh200 each day, which he says has helped them avoid the pitfalls of drug abuse and crime.
The initiative was motivated by the need to have a clean neighbourhood through proper disposal of the generated waste.
The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the extensive damage caused by these tiny particles.
Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.
According to the authority, green garbage bags will be used for organic waste, blue for recyclable materials, and black for general waste.
Voluntary Services Overseas introduced waste management training for collectors in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities.
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 community wants Parliament to order full disclosure of any relevant information regarding the illegal activities, and order environmental remediation plan for the affected areas to restore them to their habitable state.
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.
The exercise, organised by Kwale Municipality and conducted in Kwale town and its environs, aimed to ensure market centres, streets, hospitals, and other public spaces were hygienic.
Mombasa County Environment CEC Francis Thoya blamed unregistered garbage collectors who dump garbage in illegal places.
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 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.
This is part of public participation as MPs seek to know the extent of harm the toxic substances had on the environment and their relationship with reported cancer cases.
The food waste collected is packed into 50-kg bags and sold to farmers in need of animal feed, such as those raising chickens, pigs, and other livestock. The demand, especially from clients in Kiambu, continues to increase daily.
The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, making them migrate in search of cleaner and safer locations
In Eastleigh, Nairobi, poor waste management remained a pressing issue, with many lacking designated places for waste disposal, leading to an increase in illegal dumping sites.
