𝑩𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒎𝒂 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝑫𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒑 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆

Bungoma town residents found dumping waste in unauthorized areas risk arrest and prosecution, county officials have warned.

Speaking during a cleanup exercise in Bungoma town, Environment, Tourism, and Climate Change Chief Officer Nicholas Kiboi cautioned against indiscriminate dumping, particularly of hazardous materials such as syringes.

He emphasized that offenders will face legal action if they fail to dispose of waste at designated collection points.

“Residents must use designated dumping sites for proper waste collection. Those caught violating this directive will be arrested and charged accordingly,” said Kiboi.

The cleanup exercise was spearheaded by the Bungoma County Department of Environment in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross Society and Evalbe Company Limited.

Kiboi lauded the partners for their support, noting that maintaining a clean environment is crucial for public health and economic growth.

"As a department, we appreciate this collaboration. A clean town is not only attractive to investors but also ensures a healthy population,” he stated.

The initiative aligns with Governor Kenneth Lusaka’s commitment to enhancing sanitation across Bungoma County.

Water, Environment, Tourism, Natural Resources, and Climate Change CECM Dr. Andrew Wamalwa has been instrumental in implementing measures to keep urban centers clean and free from disease outbreaks.

Evalbe Company Limited, a county service provider, deployed contracted staff and supplied essential tools for the cleanup effort.

The exercise was overseen by Tourism Officer Bramwel Maniafu and Mr. Godfrey Muloboti.