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New measures: Heavy fine, jail for failure to sort waste at source

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Every waste generator shall segregate waste at the source. [iStockphoto]

Failing to sort wastes will cost you Sh20,000 starting next month or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

In a move aimed at reducing littering, illegal dumpsites, resource wastage, and greenhouse gas emissions, NEMA will enforce new stringent waste disposal guidelines set to take effect next month.

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