NEMA Issues New Directive on Garbage Collection
The new directive is part of the Sustainable Waste Management Act..
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a 21-day directive to all County Governments in Kenya to reorganize dump sites and implement waste separation at the source, in line with the Sustainable Waste Management Act (SWMA). This move aims to transition towards a circular economy where waste is treated as a resource.
- NEMA requires waste to be separated into color-coded bins: green for organic, black for general, and blue for recyclables.
- The directive, issued on September 19, also mandates that waste transporters only carry segregated waste.
- NEMA has also reiterated a 2017 ban on the manufacture, importation, and use of plastic carrier and flat bags, including garbage bags, urging the use of biodegradable alternatives.
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Government Bodies Issue Directives on Remittances, School Meals, and Waste Management - September 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) revoked the license of a money remittance provider through a gazette notice published on September 19, banning it from the sector. This action was taken under Regulation 44 (2) of the Money Remittance Regulations, 2013. In a separate action, the Kenyan government halted food programs in 17 schools in Kilifi after a video showed pupils allegedly reciting Hindu prayers to receive meals from a donor. Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Kibiwott ordered an immediate suspension and investigation. Additionally, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) gave a 21-day directive to all County Governments to reorganize dump sites and implement waste separation at the source, as required by the Sustainable Waste Management Act.
