{"id":6931,"date":"2026-02-27T17:23:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=6931"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:25:08","slug":"tmg-news-132","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/tmg-news-132\/","title":{"rendered":"Kakamega Intensifies Drive for Cleaner Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Public awareness campaigns on environmental cleanliness are gaining momentum in Kakamega County, with leaders urging residents to adopt sustainable waste management practices.PHOTO\/MICHAEL SIFUNA\/TMG\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1280x720.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong><kbd>BY MICHAEL SIFUNA.<\/kbd><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public awareness campaigns on environmental cleanliness are gaining momentum in Kakamega County, with leaders urging residents to adopt sustainable waste management practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday, County Executive Committee Member for Environment Penina Mugabane led a clean-up exercise in Kakamega town, calling on residents to embrace proper conservation measures. She emphasized the importance of separating biodegradable waste for compost production, noting that organic fertilizer from household waste could help farmers cut costs, boost productivity, and strengthen the agricultural economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is important for every citizen to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. Food scraps and plant materials can be used to produce organic fertilizer that will help our farmers increase productivity and lower costs,\u201d Mugabane said during the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kakamega Municipality Environment Officer Jacob Shamala explained that the sensitization campaign is designed to prepare residents ahead of the enactment of new waste management laws. He said awareness efforts would build cooperation between the county government and the community in protecting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Public awareness campaigns on environmental cleanliness are gaining momentum in Kakamega County, with leaders urging residents to adopt sustainable waste management practices.PHOTO\/MICHAEL SIFUNA\/TMG\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-7.53.43-PM-1-1280x720.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Benon Wesonga, Program Coordinator at Practical Action, reaffirmed the organization\u2019s partnership with the county in promoting sustainable waste management. 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