Egerton University Vice Chancellor Rose Mwonya has supported the ban on use of plastic bags and called upon the county government to establish a suitable Environment Act.
Speaking during a cleaning exercise in Kaptembwo near Lake Nakuru National Park on Sunday, Ms Mwonya said the Act would help in conserving the environment.
She pointed that poor sanitation around Lake Nakuru, Njoro River, and other water channels had always frustrated conservation measures.
“Our wildlife faces poisoning due to constant pollution of water channels leading to the lake, a move that endangers the eco-system,” said Mwonya.
Mwonya pointed out that the challenge was mostly reported in sprawling slum areas where waste was poorly managed and dumped on the surface by locals.
She added that the impact was highly experienced during heavy rains where solid and liquid waste flows to the water bodies.
The VC said that as a measure to reduce water pollution, the institution had begun engaging locals in slum areas on how to keep the environment clean.
Kaptembwo Estate is one of the areas most affected with poor drainage and sewerage systems.