An assessment of the evolution of Kenya?s solid waste management policies and their implementation in Nairobi and Mombasa: analysis of policies and practices

An assessment of the evolution of Kenya?s solid waste management policies and their implementation in Nairobi and Mombasa: analysis of policies and practices

Author: 
Haregu, Tilahun Nigatu
Publisher: 
SAGE Publications
Date published: 
2017
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Kondolf, G Mathias
Journal Title: 
Environment and Urbanization
Source: 
Environment and Urbanization, Vol. 29, No. 2, October 2017, pp. 515?532
Abstract: 

This paper provides a summary of the priorities and strategies stipulated by the major solid waste management (SWM) policies in Kenya. It also provides a brief assessment of their implementation in Nairobi and Mombasa, drawing on data from a 2016 community-based study. We found that SWM policies have evolved to specificity in terms of focus, functions and scope. There was a shift from criminalizing solid waste action or inaction to promoting good practices; from generic acts to specific ones; and from centralized mandates to more decentralized responsibilities. However, SWM remains a critical concern and a major challenge in Nairobi and Mombasa as a result of weak institutional structures and capacity, weak enforcement of regulatory frameworks, and the control of the sector by criminal cartels.

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CITATION: Haregu, Tilahun Nigatu. An assessment of the evolution of Kenya?s solid waste management policies and their implementation in Nairobi and Mombasa: analysis of policies and practices . : SAGE Publications , 2017. Environment and Urbanization, Vol. 29, No. 2, October 2017, pp. 515?532 - Available at: https://library.au.int/assessment-evolution-kenyas-solid-waste-management-policies-and-their-implementation-nairobi-and