Lives of Workers at Nairobi and Kiambu Landfills In Kenya, waste management is a pressing issue, with landfills such as Dandora in Nairobi and the Kiambu landfill serving as critical dumping grounds for tons of waste daily. These sites are chaotic hubs of activity, with workers and waste pickers striving [...]
Kiambu County and Waste Management Waste management is a pressing issue globally, and counties like Kiambu in Kenya are no exception. With its proximity to Nairobi and rapidly growing urban centers, Kiambu faces significant challenges in handling its increasing waste output. This article explores how Kiambu County manages its waste, [...]
Financial Institutions and Waste Management in Kenya Kenya has experienced significant challenges with waste management due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and insufficient infrastructure. Financial institutions have played a critical role in addressing these challenges by funding innovative solutions, supporting startups, and collaborating with other stakeholders in the waste management [...]
NGOs Leading the Way Kenya is grappling with escalating waste management challenges, with growing urban populations and industrialization intensifying the burden. Amidst this, a group of dedicated non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has stepped up, channeling funds from global donors to innovate and implement transformative waste management projects. Here’s how these organizations [...]
Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) The Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) was a flagship initiative undertaken by the Government of Kenya with financial and technical support from the World Bank. Officially launched in December 2012 and concluded in September 2020, the project aimed to address critical urban development [...]
The Role of the World Bank in Waste Management Waste management is one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time, particularly in rapidly urbanizing nations like Kenya. With increasing urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns, the amount of waste generated in Kenya has surged [...]
Global Recycling Day 2024 Global Recycling Day, celebrated on March 18 every year, serves as an important reminder of the role recycling plays in addressing the global waste crisis. In 2024, the event once again brought together policymakers, environmental organizations, businesses, and individuals to focus on the pressing need to [...]
Waste Expo 2024 The Waste Expo 2024, held in Las Vegas, USA, brought together professionals, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in waste management. The event showcased the latest advancements in waste management systems and highlighted strategies for reducing waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting [...]
Waste Management at the World Economic Forum 2023 The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in 2023, held in the alpine town of Davos, Switzerland, provided a global stage for discussing some of the world’s most pressing issues. With environmental concerns at the forefront, one critical topic that gained significant [...]
Waste Management at COP27 The UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022 was primarily centered around the urgent need to combat climate change and its global effects. However, amidst discussions on mitigation, adaptation, and financial support, a crucial area that gained increasing attention at [...]
