Category Climate Action

World Environment Day 2025 brings renewed urgency to Kenya’s fight against plastic pollution, a crisis visible in littered streets, polluted rivers, and overflowing landfills like Nairobi’s Dandora site. Despite bold bans on plastic bags and single-use plastics, weak enforcement and limited waste management infrastructure mean plastic waste continues to threaten public health, wildlife, and livelihoods. At the heart of this challenge are Kenya’s waste pickers, who play a vital yet often overlooked role in recycling and environmental protection. As the nation rallies to “Beat Plastic Pollution,” empowering youth innovation and supporting waste pickers will be key to building a cleaner, greener future.