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NEMA gives counties 21-day ultimatum to enforce waste segregation or risk penalties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

All waste generators are required to separate waste at the point of origin, while transporters are required to carry only segregated waste.

Waste service providers reject Nema's biodegradable bag directive over cost concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 11, 2024

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.

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