National Environment Management Authority : the National solid Waste Management Stratagy

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Abstract: All human activities generate waste which requires to be properly managed to protect human health and environment while enhancing aesthetics. This scenario is particularly evident in urban settlements which generate large quantities of solid waste due to high human population. The impacts of poor solid waste management within the urban settlements,particularly cities and big municipalities can be disastrous. As such there is need for proper and efficient waste management. Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the need for efficient and sustainable waste management systems to be established as the country develops into a newly industrialized state by 2030. In this regard the Vision 2030 identified Solid waste management for five cities and towns namely; Mombasa,Kisumu,Eldoret,Nakuru and Thika as one of the flagship projects. The National Environment Management Authority is expected to deliver this flagship project which falls within its mandate.