Topic : NEMA - Swala Nyeti

Topic: NEMA

New Railwayl

Kenya Railways inches closer to Sh8.2 billion Nairobi-Ngong railway line to ease traffic

Jul 25, 2024 at 03:51 PM

Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is set to embark on an ambitious project to alleviate the chronic traffic congestion plaguing Ngong Road....

Plastic Pollution

CHRISTOPHE ORCET: Retailers must lead the charge to overcome plastic pollution

Jul 23, 2024 at 03:28 PM

Kenya, like many countries, faces a formidable challenge: plastic pollution....

NEMA Directive

Plastic garbage collection bags. PHOTO/COURTESY

NEMA orders use of biodegradable garbage bags for waste collection

Jul 08, 2024 at 12:07 PM

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced a nationwide shift towards a more sustainable waste management system....

Noisy Neighbours

A gavel, a balance scale and an open book. PHOTO/COURTESY

Court orders closure of 3 clubs and church in Mirema Estate over noise pollution

May 13, 2024 at 04:37 PM

Justice Judy Omange of the Environmental and Land Court (ELC) has ruled in favour of the Amani Residents Welfare Association/Mirema, ordering the closure of three entertainment est...

Regulatory Assessment

Nairobi initiates comprehensive audit of city buildings for regulatory compliance

May 09, 2024 at 09:06 AM

Nairobi City County has initiated a sweeping audit of all buildings erected within the city limits over the past two years, aiming to ascertain their compliance with regulatory sta...

Environmental Matters

NEMA bans conventional plastic bags popular for organic waste collection

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:39 PM

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has implemented a new directive mandating the use of 100 per cent biodegradable garbage bags for organic waste collection....

Producer Responsibility

Panelists at the Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) in addressing pollution control. PHOTO/COURTESY

Kenya calls for Extended Producer Responsibility regulation compliance

Mar 01, 2024 at 09:28 PM

In response to the imperative need for environmental conservation, Kenya is intensifying efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility regu...

Reprieve

Langata 'squatters' exhale as Nairobi court blocks NEMA from evicting them

Mar 16, 2023 at 07:02 PM

A Nairobi court has dealt the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) a blow after blocking the execution of an eviction order that would have forced the eviction of over ...

Loud Closure

List of 43 night clubs in Nairobi estates facing closure over noise pollution

Oct 03, 2022 at 11:16 PM

The Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board has ordered the cancellation, revocation of liquor licenses and subsequent closure of 43 city entertainment joi...

Noisy Neighbours