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Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth

Residents of Trans Nzoia unite to clean Kitale town. [Martin Ndiema/Standard]

The Kitale Municipality Board has announced plans for an innovative recycling project focused on transforming the town's waste into a prosperous recycling economy.

Named the "Waste to Wealth" program, this initiative aims to convert approximately 150 tons of garbage generated daily into market-ready products such as organic fertilizers, construction tiles, decorative home goods, and oil-based materials.

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