Nairobi governor Mike Sonko. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has stated that his regime will provide eco-friendly bags for waste disposal.
According to Sonko, the bags will be made from corn and cassava starch.
The bags will replace plastics ones that have been banned.
In a statement, Sonko said that his government will support the establishment of new factories and conversion of existing ones to manufacture the eco-friendly bags.
“I wish to state categorically that I am in full support of the ban. That is why my administration has embarked on elaborate discussions with producers of eco-friendly bags that are 100 per cent biodegradable, alongside key sector players including the Ministry of Environment and the National Environment Management Authority,” he said.
The ban on plastic bags came into effect on Monday