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Sorting out Nyeri town’s garbage mess

A Nyeri resident wades through uncollected garbage near Asian quarters in Nyeri, the uncollected garbage within commercial and residential areas a cause for major health concern. PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD

On the surface, Nyeri Town appears to be one the cleanest, with well-planned parking spaces, clean streets, strategically placed markets and a cool environment.

But beneath this apparent glamour lies an unsavoury story of residents who endure living in a filthy environment due to poor garbage management.

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