The same is true for waste management systems which is a key component of hygiene and sanitation. In a recent press release, UNEP called on governments to treat waste management as an essential service in the fight against Covid-19. SEE ALSO: Virus: Please spare a thought for the next generationOne of the tenets of proper waste management is separation of waste at source. The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations and Kenya Associations of Manufacturers are supporting some counties to have in place solid waste management polices and laws to streamline waste management. One of the recommendations of solid waste management policy for Mombasa County, for instance, is that all persons who handle waste at county level should be registered.

Source: Standard Digital July 04, 2020 21:00 UTC