Kenya Outlines New Waste Management Policies for Sustainability

Baku — Kenya is taking bold steps towards sustainable waste management, with new measures introduced under the National Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who is taking part in the COP29 Climate Conference said the new law mandates that households separate their waste into three categories: organic waste, dry recyclables, and hazardous items.

“Households will be provided with green bags for organic waste, blue bags for dry recyclables, and red bags…