Kennedy Mungai, Chief Officer for Environment in Nakuru County, recently convened a meeting with garage owners and operators in Nakuru Town to discuss and improve waste management practices within their establishments. The primary focus was on ensuring the proper separation of solid and liquid waste.
The meeting highlighted the significance of deploying waste containers to enhance cleanliness and hygiene in the garage areas. Properly managed waste containers offer a convenient and efficient way to dispose of waste materials.
To further assess the situation and implement appropriate measures, Kennedy Mungai, accompanied by Simatt Naikumi, a National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) official, visited the Karsa and Karunga quarries in Kiamaina and Bahati Ward, respectively. Mungai stressed the importance of fencing off the quarries and implementing tree cover in the surrounding areas to enhance safety and reduce risks for residents and animals.
The collaborative effort involving garage owners and local authorities underscores Nakuru County’s commitment to sustainable waste management practices for a cleaner and healthier environment. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including the Kiamaina Ward MCA Paul Waweru, Director for Environment Grace Karanja, Sub-county Administrator Clare Obora, Sub-county Environment Officer Ibrahim Nginyo, and Ward Administrators Sarah Kangara and Edwin Keter from London.
