Residents of Nyamira Township and its environs have been warned against reckless dumping. They were advised to use areas designated by the county government.
Speaking on Monday when meeting town residents, chief health officer, Mr Douglas Bosire warned those who violate the rules and called upon town askaris to be vigilant in taking action in compliance with the by-laws instituted by the county assembly.
This is part of an ongoing campaign to control communicable diseases.
According to the by-laws any resident who is found comitting the offense will be fined up to Sh10,000 or face risks of being charged in court.
“We must live in a clean environment and all of us must follow the rules and regulations. As residents, let us live responsibly without necessarily breaking laws that are in existence. Remember this is for our own health and we must comply or else the law is applied squarely,” he said.
Mr Bosire promised that the government was in the process of putting up proper dumping sites in the county.
“The issue of the main dumping site in the county is under discussion and we are in the final stages of settling on the place. But for now, let us give cleaners easy time by using what is available,” he added.