{"id":11002,"date":"2024-12-02T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=11002"},"modified":"2024-12-03T09:16:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:16:29","slug":"ongoing-public-participation-exercise-for-waste-management-policy-at-county-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/ongoing-public-participation-exercise-for-waste-management-policy-at-county-hall","title":{"rendered":"ONGOING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EXERCISE FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AT COUNTY HALL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department Of Environment, in Collaboration with Kenya Climate Innovation Center KCIC, is currently hosting a public participation exercise at County Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative aims to gather feedback on the draft waste management policy, bill, and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event attracted diverse participants, including private waste collectors and recyclers, community-based organizations, residents, and members of the business community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking while opening the Exercise on Monday, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Environment Dr. Sam Kottut emphasized the importance of community input in shaping the final document to be presented to the cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CECM Kottut highlighted that public views are crucial for ensuring that the waste management policy is comprehensive and addresses the community’s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour input is essential in this document, and we are committed to incorporating your suggestions into the final draft,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want our dump site only to hold what cannot be reused, as waste can be transformed into valuable resources and income.\u201d His comments reflect a vision for a more sustainable approach to waste management that recognizes the economic benefits of recycling and proper waste disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addressing safety concerns, CECM Kottut assured residents that significant measures have been included in the draft regulations to protect them from potential harm due to industrial activities in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe have put up regulations to safeguard our residents, especially in terms of waste generated by industries,\u201d he explained.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He also noted that specific protective measures, such as considerations for sewage and septic systems, are aimed at safeguarding families, particularly those living in informal settlements. \u201cThese measures are critical for ensuring the health and safety of our community members, particularly in slum areas,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kottut mentioned that part of the policy will establish a training framework for private waste collectors and handlers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Project coordinator Diffina Salim further elaborated on the importance of public engagement in this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe success of this policy relies on the participation of our residents. We need to understand their challenges and insights to create a workable and effective waste management framework,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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