The Nairobi City County Government has issued three directives to landlords and businesses within the city, requiring immediate action.
In a statement dated Tuesday, January 13, the Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer Geofrey Mosiria indicated that the move followed inspections conducted within the city.
Further, he stated that the inspection revealed that numerous buildings lack proper waste disposal mechanisms, posing significant environmental and public health concerns.
Therefore, all landlords and businesses have been directed to adopt immediate compliance with solid waste management regulations.
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Three Directives Issued to Nairobi Landlords
Mosiria referenced Article 42 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Nairobi City County Solid Waste Management Act of 2015, which assigns shared responsibility for waste management among various stakeholders, including county authorities, business owners, landlords, and waste generators.
According to the directive, all businesses and landlords are required to adhere to three primary waste management guidelines with immediate effect.
First, they must provide adequate waste receptacles. This means that every business premise must install appropriate waste bins within its premises and ensure they are regularly serviced to prevent overflow and improper waste handling.
Also, they must subscribe to licensed waste management services. Businesses must contract authorized waste management service providers for the efficient collection, transportation, and disposal of waste.
This step ensures that waste is handled in compliance with the county’s environmental regulations.
Finally, landlords must maintain cleanliness within a 10-meter Radius. Property owners and business operators must ensure the area within a 10-meter radius of their premises is kept clean and free from litter at all times.
Moreover, the notice warns that Environmental Officers will conduct impromptu inspections to monitor compliance levels.
Those found violating these regulations will face prosecution as per the provisions outlined in the Nairobi City County Solid Waste Management Act, 2015.
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Notice to Matatu Owners
At the same time, the county government issued a notice to matatu owners due to disruptions caused by their activities during city cleaning.
Mosiria noted that matatu stages remain occupied at night affecting cleaning efforts.
Further, he said that some vehicles were not properly maintained, contributing to environmental degradation.
Consequently, matatu owners were instructed to ensure their vehicles leave stages during cleaning hours and maintain cleanliness, including subscribing to licensed waste services.
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