eastleigh waste management Stories

Eastleigh struggles with garbage crisis during festive season
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Several major roads in the area have turned into makeshift garbage disposal sites, causing discomfort and disruptions for residents, traders, and moto...

How Rwanda's capital Kigali became Africa's cleanest city
DW News  |  Dec 14, 2024

Unlike Kigali, many cities on the continent grapple with waste management challenges.

Duale says Kenya to introduces colour-coded bags for waste segregation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.

Counties seek shared solutions to address waste management challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

Despite existing laws and regulations regarding waste management, Ottichilo said effective implementation remains a major hurdle.

New app seeks to help tackle persistent garbage menace in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 12, 2024

Baus Taka has developed a USSD service in Kiswahili, aimed at reaching those without internet access or smartphones.

Kamukunji youth mint cash from new waste management initiative
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2024

The initiative was motivated by the need to have a clean neighbourhood through proper disposal of the generated waste.

Waste collection initiative helps Majengo youth improve their livelihoods
Immaculate Wairimu  |  Jul 30, 2024

Voluntary Services Overseas introduced waste management training for collectors in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities.

Biodegradable garbage bags mandate takes effect as NEMA's 90-day notice expires
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2024

The Act requires that segregated waste be placed in properly labelled and colour-coded receptacles, bins, containers, and bags, ensuring clear differe...

World Environment Day: How Nairobi residents are coping with garbage menace
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 05, 2024

In Eastleigh, Nairobi, poor waste management remained a pressing issue, with many lacking designated places for waste disposal, leading to an increase...

Govt bans plastic bags for collection of organic waste
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

All sectors, including households, were urged to strictly segregate organic from non-organic waste.

City Hall lacks full ownership of Dandora dumpsite, report reveals
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 10, 2024

The Auditor General in her report says City Hall risks loss or misappropriation of the land if the ownership is not regularised.

Over 800 households to benefit from waste segregation pilot project in Likoni, Mvita
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2024

The initiative aims to encourage recycling practices, support the circular economy, and minimize waste being deposited at Mwakirunge dumpsite, a signi...

Nairobi County, partners participate in cleanup exercise on Eastleigh streets
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 23, 2024

The crew started with Muratina Road in the early morning hours, then proceeded to General Wariungi Street, then later moved on to the ever-busy Yusuf...

KMA enforces stringent pollution prevention regulations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2024

The regulations under Port State Control establish a structure for enforcing requirements for ship safety, pollution avoidance, shipboard living, and...

New waste management initiative unveiled to support SME's
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2024

Business consulting, technical assistance, coaching, and financing will be provided to help bring new business models that adopt circular economy conc...

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