- Kericho County plans to develop a waste to energy facility.
The local authorities of Kericho County have partnered with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Practical Action, to develop a waste to energy facility. The project capacity is yet to be disclosed.
In a statement by Richard Mitei, Kericho County’s Water, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Officer, the program will provide 900 pedal garbage cans and 4,500 bags, as well as a full set of 250 personal protective equipment to the county’s residents, who will be trained in the use of the devices.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, poor solid waste management or disposal contributes to 5% of global GHG emissions. Therefore, the Kenyan government is increasingly promoting waste to energy initiatives to ensure a diversified electricity mix and decentralised power generation.