Waste transporters Stories
The new rules, which have sparked a rush among waste management companies to redesign their transport vehicles, aim to address longstanding issues wit...
Find ways to reuse and repurpose leftovers, and store perishable items properly to cut down on waste. Remember, small, consistent changes can lead to...
Mosiria expressed concern that recent inspections revealed many buildings lack proper waste bins and are not subscribed to authorised waste collectors...
Several major roads in the area have turned into makeshift garbage disposal sites, causing discomfort and disruptions for residents, traders, and moto...
Unlike Kigali, many cities on the continent grapple with waste management challenges.
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.
Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.
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 new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.
The larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can chew through polystyrene and host bacteria in their guts that help break down the material.
The already filled-up Dandora dumpsite holds about 1.8 million tonnes of solid waste against a 500,000-tonne capacity
Despite existing laws and regulations regarding waste management, Ottichilo said effective implementation remains a major hurdle.
On Sunday night, a woman fell into the sewage after mistaking a floating paper bag for solid ground.
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.
