By Our Reporter
Kajiado Municipality has launched the rehabilitation of its controversial dumpsite into a modern material recovery facility, a project unveiled in Kajiado town to curb pollution, improve waste management, and safeguard public health.
The facility, previously a source of community complaints over careless dumping and health hazards, is being redesigned with strategic waste placement cells, internal feeder roads for easier access, and a razor wire fence to control entry and capture windblown litter. A green buffer will also be planted to absorb fumes and minimize environmental impact.
Municipality manager James Saruni ole Tono said the upgrade is part of the Kajiado Municipality Solid Waste Management Policy, which seeks to improve waste collection, transportation, and disposal while involving the community. “We no longer refer to this site as a dumpsite but a material recovery facility because it allows us to recycle, reuse, and compost waste, rather than just discard it,” he said.
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The new approach will be overseen by a 12-member committee made up of chiefs, zonal representatives, and residents to ensure inclusivity and accountability.
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) director for Kajiado, Mark Angwenyi, emphasized the importance of waste segregation using color-coded bins, green for organic waste, blue for recyclables, and black for general waste, while urging landlords to encourage compliance among tenants.
Public Health Officer Ruth Parsimei stressed that only non-hazardous waste would be accepted at the facility, warning that hazardous dumping could contaminate water and food sources. She also called for fencing of residential plots to stop illegal dumping.
Residents, however, urged the municipality to address gaps in garbage collector training and provide incinerators for sanitary and diaper waste, noting that enforcement without education could spark resistance.
