Efforts to clean up the coastal town of kilifi from the growing threat of used diapers and sanitary waste are gaining momentum, driven by a dedicated health officer in kilifi county. But while his mission is rooted in public health and environmental protection, it has run into a major obstacle. Kelvin Anundo drew national attention after collecting an impressive 2.2 tonnes of diaper waste in just 72 hours. Today, that very success has become a burden. With no designated disposal site, the mounting piles of trash have turned into a serious challenge for him, the residents, and the county government. Roba liban reports in this week’s edition of citizen planet.
