Citizen Planet: Lake Nkunga pollution a ticking time bomb for Meru

For years, Nkunga village in Meru County has battled the effects of uncontrolled dumping, with residents forced to endure foul smells and growing health risks. Decomposing waste releases methane gas, a major driver of climate change, while the burning of garbage chokes the air with toxic smoke that worsens respiratory diseases. Lake Nkunga, once a source of fresh water, now lies polluted and abandoned due to its proximity to the dumpsite.