Public health officials in Kenya are calling for the regulation or even an outright ban on diapers due to severe environmental and health hazards caused by improper disposal. Improperly discarded diapers are creating public health risks and violating waste management guidelines.

• Kirinyaga County health officials reported widespread indiscriminate disposal of diapers.
• Community health promoters suggest a ban if proper disposal cannot be enforced.
• NEMA classifies soiled diapers as non-organic/hazardous waste, requiring disposal in red color-coded bags.