...Solid waste management remains a major challenge in the Municipality. The impact of the indiscriminate solid waste disposal continues to adversely affect service delivery. It is against this background that the county through Narok Municipal Board has developed an integrated solid waste management strategy which will also incorporate the emerging issues in the management of solid waste.The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework to address solid waste problem in the municipality and aim at achieve ensuring zero waste generation. It will also ensure that the Municipality, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is able to sustain the provision of adequate quality services.It has been observed that performance contracting in the county is a vital tool in the addressing. Consequently, target relating to aspect of solid waste management have been incorporated in the performance objectives of the county.The policy will assist the municipality in the provision of quality service in solid waste management as one of the core functions especially in guiding the board in implementing solid waste management programs to facilitate effective and appropriate response to solid waste management challenges. This policy is also an affirmation of the Boards commitment to intensify its campaign against improper disposal of solid waste onto the environment and ensure a harmonized in the municipality. The ultimate goal of this policy is to guarantee the residents of Narok municipality a clean, health and safety environment as enshrined in the constitution.I wish to thank the representatives for various departments in the County for their effort and commitment in the development of this policy. I also wish to thank all stakeholders who participated in one way or another in making the plan...

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