The Murang'a County Government has flagged off newly acquired garbage collection trucks and skip loaders, expanding the county's existing waste management fleet, to better address growing sanitation needs.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Mary Muthoni Magochi, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Irrigation, and Natural Resources, underscored the significance of the equipment in enhancing solid waste management across the County. "These trucks bring the total number to three, and will play a critical role in improving waste collection and ensuring our County remains clean and healthy," she said, while commending Governor Irungu Kang'ata for considering waste management as one of the major priorities of his Administration.
The CECM applauded the County Assembly for allocating sufficient funds to purchase the new equipment and called on Murang'a residents, to take personal responsibility for maintaining a clean environment. "I urge all residents to sort their waste, reuse, and recycle where possible, to reduce the burden on our landfills and dumpsites.
Waste is not just waste, it can be a valuable resource," she noted.
