Johnson Sakaja
Climate warning
Climate warning
Kevin
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Crisis as Nairobi experiences an influx of self contained dump sites,county leadership unable to handle crisis
Proper solid waste management remains a significant global problem. The heterogeneous nature of waste, including plastics, food scraps, paper, and glass, complicates the handling process. In many cities, increasing waste quantities strain municipal authorities’ capacity to keep up. Nairobi, “the Green City in the Sun,” is not spared. This metropolis of 5.5 million residents generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tons of waste daily, with a large portion going uncollected. This gap in collection services has led to the alarming rise of “self-contained” dumpsites within residential apartments, posing serious health and environmental risks. These recently established dumping areas are located in staircases or basements of apartment buildings. The waste is often collected inconsistently by ‘mikokoteni guys ‘on a weekly basis, only after subjecting residents to foul odours. The waste rarely reaches designated recycling facilities or landfills and is often dumped in nearby rivers, further polluting the environment. Low collection coverage, limited waste transportation options, and a lack of proper recycling and disposal facilities plague waste management in many developing cities. Unfortunately, waste reduction, the most effective strategy, remains an elusive goal in most countries. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001495901/nairobis-apartment-crisis-rise-of-self-contained-dumpsites
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It's about time that we all sat down and come up with ways of dealing with the increased garbage.
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This is a wake up call for all in leadership in Nairobi City County.
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Nairobi deserves better! We need solutions that reduce waste too. Everyone can play a part.
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The city needs urgent solutions to tackle this growing crisis.
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@ann_nyambura_542 I agree... the county government of Nairobi and the national government need to put in place policies and measures in place to reduce the amount filth in the city as it is a danger to the environment and human health
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The government of Kenya ought to come up with measures to deal with the issue of waste in the city so as to reduce pollution.
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@jane_wangui True, it is disappointing to see the government fail on their primary mandate, this must be reviewed and corrected as fast as possible.
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@jane_wangui I agree... the government and the agencies in charge of environmental protection need to do something
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@joseph_githinji The Governor of Nairobi is asleep and should wake up and work... shame on him
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This is so disappointing. Comprehensive and sustainable solutions are needed to be put in place to address this pressing environmental issue.
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@walter_lungayi The problem is always our leaders! We have every solution but implementation is the problem!!
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@gorffly_mokua the electorates must open their eyes and do better decisions in electing leaders , where on the other hand the leaders in this offices must take responsibility to protect their people and the environment they live in.
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@walter_lungayi Governor Johnson Sakaja is failing as a leader. This issue of garbage disposal in the city should be a thing of the past
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@gorffly_mokua and it's funny how much public funds are being wasted on this of no importance instead of first fighting such environmental hazards
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@joseph_githinji I agree... the next elections we need to elect leaders of substance and not fake promises
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Shame on Nairobi county government.It is time the governor invested in proper waste collection and management across the county.We cannot afford landfills everywhere
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi it is sad to note that there is a lot of money slotted for waste management in the Kenya's capita but the county government are still failing to do a better job.
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi especially in the capital city... this is an enormous threat to human health and the environment
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@joseph_githinji It's time they prioritize people over profits
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This illegal dumping pose risk to public health and the environment as well,urgency is needed to stop it
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@elizbeth_gathigia this dumping must be stopped in a bid to protect the peoples health and our nature wellness.
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@elizbeth_gathigia The only way to stop it is by employing policies and structures that will help the public or residents of Nairobi practice safe waste management and this can only be done by providing proper dumpsters and collection points
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@joseph_githinji I second your sentiments
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Illegal dumping and dumb sites abandonment is a great danger to our environment. The county government of Nairobi must improve dumpsite management for a clean environment now and in the future.
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@joseph_githinji Very detrimental to the environment in the long run.The Nairobi county government needs to take charge and control the mess.
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@joseph_githinji I agree with you.Swift action is needed to address this manace
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@joseph_githinji The county government should enforce strong regulations to curb this!
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@Kevin Yes, let the county take immediate action asap!
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@joseph_githinji Agreed... it is time for the government to put a stop to this issue once and for all
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@Kevin This is a crisis that should be stopped ASAP
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi With immediate effect before it hets out of hand
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@gorffly_mokua I am sure the regulations are in place, the issue now is implementing them