Three Kenyan counties, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi, have partnered to establish a regional agricultural waste recycling plant, signaling a significant shift towards transforming waste into economic assets.

• The initiative aims to process approximately 57 percent of the estimated 1,350 tonnes of daily organic waste generated by the counties into valuable products like fertiliser and clean energy.
• Key figures involved include county governors and development partners, with Tharaka Nithi County designated to host the facility.
• This move mirrors successful private sector initiatives like Del Monte Kenya's waste recycling program and aligns with national climate action goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.