Baringo County Government plans to implement a monthly clean-up exercise across its major towns to enhance environmental hygiene for residents and visitors.
Governor Benjamin Cheboi, while leading a clean-up drive in Kabarnet town, announced that the county was drafting a policy to require all residents to participate in town cleaning every first week of the month.
He emphasized that the initiative, once approved by the Members of County Assembly (MCAs), would help address persistent waste management challenges, including overflowing garbage bins, littered streets and clogged drainage systems in towns such as Kabarnet, Kabartonjo, Marigat, Eldama Ravine, Mogotio and Chemolingot.
Cheboi, accompanied by his deputy, Eng. Felix Kimaiyo, noted that the clean-up exercise would not only improve sanitation but also help curb the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, ultimately reducing healthcare costs.
He urged the county’s environment department to collaborate with municipality boards in acquiring more skip bins to enhance waste collection efforts.
Kimaiyo stressed the importance of maintaining high cleanliness standards to attract investors to the county. He also called for the involvement of all stakeholders in ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene.
Area MCA Ernest Kibet warned against irresponsible waste disposal, stating that strict action would be taken against individuals who litter the county headquarters.
He urged the municipal and environmental enforcement teams to crack down on those contributing to pollution and public health risks.
The clean-up exercise, themed “Keep Kabarnet Clean,” saw participation from various institutions, partners, and members of the public, demonstrating collective responsibility in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
