Fun, joy as world marks cleanliness day in Kisii
Fun and joy took centre stage in Kisii on Sunday as residents joined environmentalists, government officials and development partners to celebrate World Cleanup Day — a global campaign that placed cleanliness and responsible waste management at the heart of the festivities. The celebrations at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) Grounds also showcased the transformation of [...] The post Fun,…
World Cleanup Day brought fun and joy to Kisii on Sunday, with residents, environmentalists, government officials, and development partners gathering at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) Grounds to celebrate. The event highlighted the transformation of the notorious Nyambera dumpsite, previously a source of concern, into a green recreational park.
Governor Paul Simba Arati emphasized the importance of treating waste as a resource and showcased the county's commitment to waste management. Kisii, selected to host Kenya's national celebrations, showcased a Materials Recovery Facility capable of processing 50 tonnes of waste daily, converting organic waste into animal feed and organic fertiliser.
The county employs colour-coded bins for waste segregation, and Nema trained waste service providers on recovery and segregation. The Kazi Mashinani programme engages youth and women in clean-up exercises and maintenance, with the potential to provide income to 24,000 residents. Kisii faces a daily waste generation of 200 tonnes, with 60% being organic.
Arati warned of the dangers of poorly managed waste disposal sites, citing recent disasters in Uganda and Guinea. The county plans to strengthen the circular economy through prosecution, public education, and investment in waste-to-energy and other sustainable waste management projects.
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