In an effort to tackle the growing waste management crisis, KARA held a series of training workshops in Nakuru, Mombasa and Nairobi Counties aimed at educating households on sustainable waste management specifically on the importance and techniques of waste segregation at source. The trainings were held in Kiamunyi Estate in Nakuru, Old Town Estate in Mombasa and Ngei Phase 2 Estate in Nairobi.
The workshops began with an introduction to the concept of waste segregation, emphasizing its critical role in reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling. Participants learned about the environmental impact of improper waste disposal and the benefits of sorting waste at home. Attendees were shown how to use different bins for various types of waste and were given tips on minimizing waste generation. The sessions also focused on gathering feedback on the ongoing pilot project as well as discussing how the households can realize value from their segregated waste by working with their waste service providers and the County Government.
The pilot project will be monitored over the next months to assess its impact and effectiveness. Data collected from participating households will be analyzed to identify successes and areas for improvement. Successful practices will be scaled up and implemented across the country, aiming for a substantial reduction in waste sent to landfills and a boost in recycling rates.
The trainings were part of KARA pilot project, supported by the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA), to support four estates to practice waste segregation at source. The aim of the project is to create a model estate in regard to sustainable waste management in line with the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022, and to generate insights that can inform NEMA’s development of guidelines for waste segregation.