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900 Tones of waste generated in Mombasa County daily

BY PETER KOMBE< A total of 900 tones of waste is generated daily in Mombasa County, The department of Environment, Waste Management and Energy has revealed. Mombasa County Executive Committee member in charge of the department Godfrey Nato says 80 percent of the same is organic waste generated in households and the kitchen. He further notes that 80 percent of Mombasa County have an access to waste collectors. Mr. Nato was speaking to the media in Mombasa after witnessing the signing of a partnership with the worldwide fund and Petco a recycling company. He cites lack of infrastructure to recycle waste in the entire county. “Women are front line managers of waste. 80% of this waste is organic produced in houses and in the kitchen,” said the CEC. The CEC further points out that there is no ready market for waste in the county. Meanwhile, World Wide Fund WWF conservation director Nancy Githaiga says the organization is committed to ensure that the society is plastic free. She adds that unlike other waste plastics stay for over 1000 years. “We have partnered with waste collectors and have equipment to donate. We have a lot of plastics in the sea,” said Ms Githaiga. At the same time, Mvita sub County Waste Collectors vice chairperson Susan Owino said the environmental lobby seeks to ensure that waste collection is maximized in the county. She says 90 percent of waste is recyclable and can be sold to generate income. “After training we found out that 90 percent of all waste should not be thrown. The problem is that people sell plastics at a cheaper price,” said Owino.

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