Nairobi governor Mike Sonko at a past event. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has said that his government is working to devise new ways of waste management in the city.
Speaking in Friday, the governor said he was planning to revise by-laws on waste management to include provisions on waste prevention.
He said City Hall would launch a sustained communication and education campaign informing Nairobians of the importance of proper management of wastes and its importance to their health and the environment.
"We will also partner with area existing community initiatives such as Constituency Development Fund Committees and other the Community- based programmes in raising public awareness and participation in waste management," he said.
The governor added that they would put into action guidelines to support separation of waste at source in various parts of the city to control the generation of waste.
"To enhance the recovery of waste,we shall form and put into use formal structures for its engagement with community groups and other stakeholders in waste management and specifically those who recycle and re-use waste," he added.
"My government will provide incentives to community groups and other organisations involved in recycling and re-use of waste."