How Nairobi can emulate Addis Ababa in waste management

Nairobi can boast of much in Africa but not scenic value. The city is chocked with solid waste and the attempts by the County government to address the challenge has proven to be less fruitful. This is because the government and relevant partners have failed to take a holistic approach to solid waste management.

The population of Nairobi County is roughly similar to that of Addis Ababa. However, the former releases about 2,475 tons of solid waste each day while the latter produce about 1,680 tons. Therefore, the question is why would Nairobi County produce more waste than Addis Ababa if the population is relatively similar? The Nairobi County government need to recheck its implementation of the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3Rs) principle.