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Originally published by KBC County NewsJune 17, 2026
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Mombasa Governor vows ocean protection through waste action

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir has reaffirmed the county's commitment to strengthening solid waste management, improving sewer infrastructure, and advancing environmental sustainability as key pillars in protecting the ocean and coastal ecosystems ...
✨ Key Highlights
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir has pledged to protect the ocean through enhanced waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives, highlighted during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa.
- 95 per cent of Mombasa's liquid waste is unaccounted for, with much dumped directly into the ocean.
- The county is investing in modern waste management systems, including 41 modified garbage-collection tuk-tuks and four garbage compactor trucks worth KSh95 million.
- Governor Nassir emphasized the need for collaboration between government, communities, and the private sector to tackle pollution and safeguard marine ecosystems.
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