[Environment PS Charles Sunkuli in a past event. He has called for proper waste management across the country. Photo/Environment.go.ke]
The government through the ministry of environment has rolled out a programme on proper waste management.
Environment Principal Secretary Mr. Charles Sunkuli said the government is committed to ensure a clean and healthy environment across the country.
“As a ministry we are determined to see Kenyans manage their waste properly and that waste management becomes a key component of their livelihood,” he said.
He added that they are working on a programme that will help people create wealth from waste.
“But more so we want to deal with accumulation of garbage in our emerging settlements within the urban and rural centres,” he said.He said he will push for the enforcement of environment regulations by National Environment Management Authority to safeguard issues regarding environment.
He added that they are working on a programme that will help people create wealth from waste.
He said Kenyans must stop the throwing culture and adopt responsible ways of disposing waste.
He said most indigenous forests are water catchments areas and warned that the government will not take chances in their protection.
“We are already implementing measures to stop further destruction of indigenous forests,” he said.