The President promised to provide “circular economy” waste separation sites/infrastructure. This has brought about the enactment of the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022 which seeks to redefine waste management practices.
This Act mandates county governments to introduce their sustainable waste management legislation by July 2024. Some counties have embraced the challenge, but others are yet to comply, leading to suboptimal implementation of the law. Hopefully, there will be increased compliance as the deadline approaches.
