… public health and the public works, which she said operated in functional silos.She noted that while public works is treated as an engineering and economic challenge, public health is treated as a medical challenge, noting that while the National Environment Management Authority …
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Government agency enforcing environmental laws including waste management and plastic bag bans, recently directed to step up enforcement with immediate sanctions.
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- May 2026
… Speaking to The Standard at the scene, Kajiado North Sub- County Administrator Samuel Muchiri said teams from the National Disaster Management Authority, the National Environment Management Authority, and both national and county governments were working together to save the trap …
Families in agony as Oloolua collapse rescue efforts slow… What the noise is doing In parts of Kangemi, ambient noise regularly reaches 94 decibels, a level comparable to standing near a running lawnmower, and nearly three times the 35 decibel residential limit set by Kenya's National Environment Management Authority. …
OPINION: How Kenya's housing has been quietly reshaping childhood… On January 24th, yet another multi-agency team was unveiled with the usual impressive lineup, including the National Police Service, the National Construction Authority, the National Environment Management Authority and Nairobi County planning officials. …
BONYO'S BONE: South C building: Then what?NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 — Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to step up enforcement of environmental laws, warning that violators will face immediate sanctions, including closure of facilities. …
CS Barasa Orders NEMA to Enforce Environmental Laws ‘Without Compromise’ Amid Riparian Crackdown… The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) also published draft e-waste regulations in 2025, with a Bill sponsored by nominated Senator Peris Tobiko proposing stringent measures for managing waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the country. …
Revealed: Consumption outpacing recycling of waste… Where is the National Environment Management Authority while our environment is being destroyed?” he posed. …
Governor Kachapin warns against illegal gold mining in West Pokot… It is a public health and environmental issue, but also an untapped economic resource," said Bonnie Mbithi, Chief Executive Officer of the WEEE Centre.The WEEE Centre is among the few facilities licensed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to transport and pro …
Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall- April 2026
… Establishing a pool government service fee of say Sh3000 per container to support the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), KEPHIS, Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), KNRA, and all other agencies, for example, could be considered,” …
Port users decry increased levies by state agenciesAudio By VocalizeThe National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has warned that individuals found using banned plastic bags will be arrested and prosecuted as the crackdown intensifies. …
NEMA warns of arrests as crackdown on banned plastic bags intensifies
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Health PS urges architects to follow public health construction guidelines
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The Health Principal Secretary has called on architects to adhere to Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths from unhealthy environments. She emphasized that built environments are critical for public health promotion, noting that humans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors and that architectural choices directly influence future health outcomes.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
Health PS urges architects to follow public health construction guidelines
The Health Principal Secretary has called on architects to adhere to Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths from unhealthy environments. She emphasized that built environments are critical for public health promotion, noting that humans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors and that architectural choices directly influence future health outcomes.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
Eight-storey Oloolua building collapses; four feared trapped
An eight-storey building collapsed in Oloolua, Kajiado County, on Friday night with four people feared trapped. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with teams from the National Disaster Management Authority, the National Environment Management Authority, and national and county governments working together, though families are calling for the rescue effort to be hastened.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 9 May
Kenya's housing boom may undermine child development, researchers say
As Kenya's housing stock expands with fast, dense, affordable construction, researchers and child development experts question what the built environment is doing to children growing up in it, with developmental research suggesting homes may be undermining the learning of approximately 1.5 million children in Nairobi.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 6 May
South C building collapse raises governance and corruption concerns
An opinion piece by Joseph Bonyo examines the January 2nd collapse of a 16-storey building under construction along Muhoho Road in South C, Nairobi, attributing it to institutional corruption, regulatory failure, and disregard for county building laws. The article notes that documents indicated the building was approved for only 12 floors yet collapsed while rising to the 16th floor, and criticizes the familiar cycle of government response followed by inaction.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 5 May
CS Barasa orders NEMA to enforce environmental laws without compromise
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has directed NEMA to step up enforcement of environmental laws with immediate sanctions for violators, including facility closures. The directive targets riparian land encroachment and non-compliant waste management practices, with a focus on illegal waste disposal and compliance with the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025
Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting a mounting waste crisis even as the country strengthens circular economy efforts through legislation including the Sustainable Waste Management Act and Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations, which have enabled Producer Responsibility Organisations to manage e-waste on behalf of manufacturers and importers.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
West Pokot governor warns of action against illegal gold mining
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has warned of legal action against illegal gold mining in the county, accusing powerful interests of exploiting local resources while destroying the environment. He said the county received only Sh1,000 in royalties from gold mining over the past year and faulted gold merchants for operating without licences, alleging that external merchants have pushed out artisanal miners.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 2 May
Kenya's electronic waste reaches record 55,956 tonnes in 2025
Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws. Informal handlers strip devices for metals in open yards, leaving toxic residue that contaminates soil and water and poses health risks from hazardous substances including lead, mercury, and cadmium.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Port users oppose new nuclear screening levies at Mombasa
Port stakeholders at Mombasa have raised concerns over increased levies by government agencies, particularly a new nuclear regulatory screening requirement from KNRA that will require containerised cargo to pass through radiation monitors. The move, originally set for May 2024 but deferred to July 2026, has prompted complaints from port users about additional costs and potential delays to cargo clearance.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 April
NEMA intensifies crackdown on banned plastic bags
NEMA has warned of arrests and prosecution for individuals using banned plastic bags as the enforcement agency destroys confiscated stock and steps up compliance efforts. The crackdown is being sustained in partnership with other enforcement agencies, though officials cite cross-border challenges with Uganda where such bags are not banned.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →