The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced a ban on the use of plastic garbage bags and bin liners.
In a statement released on Monday, April 22, 2024, NEMA directed that organic waste generated by households, private sector and public sector institutions, religious institutions, private and public functions, and events should strictly be segregated and placed in 100 percent biodegradable garbage bags and bin liners only.
“The Government of Kenya (through the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources) in 2017 vide Gazette notice Nos. 2334 & 2356 banned the manufacture, importation and use of plastic carrier bags and flat bags used for commercial and household packaging. This included garbage bags and bin liners in its scope,” NEMA stated.
