The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,
digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading
multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and
international interest.
An aerial view of Ruaka town, Kiambu County. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]
Proper solid waste management remains a significant global problem. The heterogeneous nature of waste, including plastics, food scraps, paper, and glass, complicates the handling process.
In many cities, increasing waste quantities strain municipal authorities' capacity to keep up. Nairobi, "the Green City in the Sun," is not spared. This metropolis of 5.5 million residents generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tons of waste daily, with a large portion going uncollected.
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