Business

NEMA Stops KSh150 Fee, Reviews EPR Rules

Patricia Waigwa June 26, 2026

On June 25, 2026, Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority ordered an immediate halt to the Extended Producer Responsibility fee collection framework. Specifically, NEMA Director General Mamo B. Mamo directed the Kenya Producer Responsibility Organisation to stop the current

Entertainment

Laws on Church Noise in Kenya’s Residential Areas

Patricia Waigwa March 29, 2026

In Kenya, authorities strictly regulate noise from churches operating in residential areas. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) enforces these rules under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Regulations, 2009. Moreover, the law sets specific sound limits to protect residents from noise pollution. Therefore, churches must conduct services without

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Public Health Officers Demand Regulation or Ban on Diapers

Patricia Waigwa January 7, 2026

Community health promoters across Kenya have urged the government to regulate diaper disposal urgently. Improper disposal poses serious health and environmental hazards. In Kirinyaga County, officials report widespread dumping of diapers in farms, roadsides, and open spaces. Similarly, other counties have documented unsafe disposal practices, threatening sanitation and

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Multi-Agency Raid Uncovers Illegal Petrol Trade in Garissa

Patricia Waigwa December 11, 2025

A government-led operation uncovered a thriving illegal petrol market in Garissa County. Authorities issued strong warnings to those conducting the illicit trade. Crackdown Targets Unlicensed Fuel Operators Security teams launched the raid in Burburis on December 10. Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo led officers from KRA and NEMA during the coordinated operation. Makeshift