Sustainable Waste Management in Kenya.

Summary

Kenya is grappling with significant waste management challenges including inadequate infrastructure, rapid urbanization, and extensive plastic pollution. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is addressing this by promoting a circular economy through new policies like the 2022 Sustainable Waste Management Act, fostering innovation, and strengthening partnerships. While initiatives such as the 2017 plastic bag ban have spurred voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, the overall transition to sustainable waste management is currently in progress, with ongoing efforts to establish mandatory EPR regulations.

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