M-Taka, in partnership with the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO), has donated 100 waste separation bins to the County Government of Kisumu.
This contribution marks a significant step in promoting sustainable waste management in Kisumu County, supporting its goal to meet the standards outlined in the Sustainable Waste Management Act.
The bins will be placed across key county departments to aid in a systematic approach to waste sorting, collection, and recycling. This initiative is set to improve Kisumu’s waste management infrastructure, making it easier to separate recyclable materials from other waste.
Judith Oluoch, Kisumu County’s Acting Chief Executive for Environment, Water, and Sanitation, noted that the county generates around 500 tons of waste daily, with only 25% properly collected. “The uncollected waste remains a hazard to communities,” she said.
Oluoch assured residents that Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration would ensure even distribution of the bins across the county to maximize their use.
“Kisumu is finalizing its sustainable waste management law, which mandates waste segregation at the source, with strict penalties for non-compliance,” she added.
Violators could face up to six months in jail or a fine of KSh 60,000.
The donation was led by M-Taka’s CEO Benson Abila and KEPRO’s CEO James Odongo. They expressed optimism that Kisumu will build effective waste management practices by prioritizing waste separation at the source.
