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Originally published by The Standardtop
June 2, 2026
10h ago
Counties face solid waste nightmare

Counties are turning to public-private partnerships to tackle growing waste management challenges as population growth, industrial expansion and financial constraints strain existing systems...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan counties are facing a mounting solid waste management crisis, exacerbated by population growth and the development of new industrial parks. The Council of Governors (COG) and the Treasury are promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a solution.
- 34 counties are currently developing County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs).
- The COG is encouraging investors to develop innovative waste management and recycling solutions within these parks.
- Counties are struggling with fiscal pressures, including wage obligations and pending bills, hindering development projects.
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