Consultative Meeting

County Government of Vihiga through the 𝐃irectorate 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 and 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 today held a consultative meeting with stakeholders in the Waste Management Sector at the Maji House Boardroom.

The meeting 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧;

The State of waste management in the County

Environmental compliance requirements

Licensing, regulation and the proposed fees scheme for waste handlers

Strengthening partnerships between the County and waste service providers

In his opening remarks, Chief Officer for Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change Dr Richard Boiyo underscored the County’s commitment to the formalization of the waste sector.

He also emphasized on the need for structured licensing and regulation, while assuring stakeholders of the County’s willingness to explore tax incentives and enable collaborative frameworks that support a thriving and inclusive Waste management ecosystem.

A major highlight of the meeting was the County’s commitment to adopting a 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 that aims at reducing waste, maximizing resource efficiency and unlocking employment and enterprise opportunities across the waste value chain.

We thank all participants for their valuable input and active engagement.

Together, we are building a cleaner, greener, and more economically vibrant Vihiga County.