THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION (WASTE MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS, 2024

Summary

Kenya has enacted new regulations to address the critical challenge of uncontrolled waste management, which poses significant environmental and public health risks. The Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2024, establish a comprehensive framework for the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste, including specific provisions for hazardous and biomedical waste. These regulations, which are now in force, mandate licensing for waste transporters and disposal facilities, promote waste segregation and cleaner production, and require environmental impact assessments for hazardous waste generating activities.

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