The challenge of solid waste management facing several counties will be a thing of the past if the motion introduced in the Senate on the same will sail through.
The motion ‘Development of Effective Waste Management and Disposal Regulations’ was introduced in the house by Nakuru County Senator Susan Kihika.
According to the first time Senator and former Nakuru County Assembly Speaker, cities, towns and urban areas in Kenya are increasingly getting overpopulated leading to overstretching of services and amenities and therefore the motion seeks to help in addressing such.
“Cities, towns and urban areas in Kenya are increasingly getting overpopulated leading to overstretching of services and amenities” reads the motion.
The motion was moved by the Senator on Tuesday after the Senate resumed its sittings and if passed will see the National Government in consultation with relevant stakeholders develop effective waste management regulations and put in place proper disposal facilities.
“I am concerned that improper management of waste has become a major cause of pollution of neighborhoods, water sources and other natural resources leading to the rise of environment-related diseases which cause many deaths,” said Kihika.
According to her, in most urban areas, waste is dumped anywhere, posing a great challenge to residents.
She says despite numerous efforts to deal with the menace, the problem continues to rise.
“The problem (of dealing with waste disposal) continues to rise despite the efforts made to mitigate the problem through various statutory bodies, private entities, and communities,” she said.