Kisii to Host National World Cleanup Day Celebrations as 15,000 Expected to Attend
Arati said Kisii had been selected to champion this year’s theme, “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,” which focuses on reducing food waste as part of efforts to build cleaner and more sustainable urban centres.
Kisii County in Kenya will host the national observance of World Cleanup Day, with an expected attendance of more than 15,000 people, according to Governor Simba Arati. The event, themed "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," emphasizes reducing food waste as part of building cleaner and more sustainable urban centers. Speaking at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, Arati expressed the county's honor in hosting this event, noting that it has been selected to champion the theme.
The governor highlighted the county's achievements in waste management, including the transformation of the Nyambera dumpsite into a recreational park and the implementation of household waste sorting, market clean-ups, and community composting initiatives. Arati pointed out that globally, 1.05 billion tonnes of food are wasted annually, contributing to 8-10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
He urged residents to participate in clean-up activities organized throughout the county, emphasizing that a clean city begins with a clean plate at home. UN-Habitat, the global partner for the campaign, will support the initiative through advocacy tools and showcase Kisii's waste management efforts during the global observance.
World Cleanup Day is observed annually on September 20, with Shaoxing, China, serving as the global host city, while Kisii will host Kenya's national celebration.
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