Overview
The Murang'a County Government has made significant strides in transforming waste management through its Garbage Management Programme, anchored by the Murang'a County Sustainable Waste Management Regulations, 2024. These regulations mandate that all waste be sorted at the source into five categories: organic, recyclable, medical, hazardous, and general waste. To support this, the county provides color-coded bins, ensuring proper waste segregation and collection. Non-compliance results in penalties, with fines of up to Ksh. 100,000, reinforcing the county’s commitment to cleaner, healthier communities.
The program combines regulatory measures with advanced equipment to ensure proper waste management. Residents must segregate waste into five categories: organic, recyclable, medical, hazardous, and general waste. Color-coded bins are provided to simplify this, and failure to comply attracts fines of up to Ksh. 100,000.
The county has acquired two skip loader trucks and 21 large bins — each with an 8-ton capacity — placed in major towns like Murang’a, Kenol, and Kangari. The trucks, equipped with hydraulic arms, lift and transport the bins to dumpsites more efficiently.
A sanitary landfill is under construction in Gikono, Makuyu, to provide an environmentally friendly waste disposal solution. The county also plans to establish sorting and recycling plants to enhance waste processing and minimize landfill use.
Regular fumigation of collection points and dumpsites helps control pests and prevent disease outbreaks. The county also promotes awareness campaigns to educate the public on proper waste disposal practices, ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for all residents.
To further improve waste collection efficiency, the county invested Ksh. 46 million in two modern skip loader trucks and 21 refuse collection bins — each with an 8-ton capacity. These bins are strategically placed in key towns like Murang'a, Kenol, and Kangari for easy access. The skip loader trucks, equipped with hydraulic arms, simplify the collection process by lifting and transporting these large bins to designated dumpsites. Additionally, the county is constructing a sanitary landfill in Gikono, Makuyu, co-funded by the World Bank and the Government of Kenya, with plans to incorporate sorting and recycling facilities at major dumpsites. Regular fumigation of waste collection points ensures public health remains a priority, minimizing the risk of diseases linked to waste accumulation.