The trash-for-cash project organised by stakeholders including KWS and conservation groups is managed by Watamu Marine Association. The conservationists spoke on World Oceans Day in Watamu during a cleanup exercise at the beach attended by Stephen Katua from Nema. Karen Njue, the assistant project coordinator of the Water Management Authority, said the project was initiated to support the community by buying trash collected from the beaches. ''During this period of kusi and kaskazi or low season, a lot of marine litter is washed up in Watamu beaches. "Watamu Marine Association is doing very well.

Source: The Star June 09, 2020 19:00 UTC