Thread by @KenyasOmbudsman

Dumping Site Closed Following Ombudsman Intervention
Residents of Nyamaharaga area in Isebania can finally enjoy fresh air and a clean environment following the closing down of a dumping site, thanks to the intervention of the Ombudsman.

According to Vincent Marwa, a resident of Nyamaharaga Sub- Location, Migori County, a dumping site had been established in an initial temporary garbage holding ground in a residential area within the location thereby creating hazardous waste and polluting the environment.

He further noted that the area was a prime residential area with numerous business premises including eateries, groceries, hotels among other establishments and that the dumpsite posed a health risk due to the substantive population surrounding the waste.

On 1st December 2020, he lodged a formal complaint with the Isebania Public Health Office requesting them to find ways of clearing the garbage and permanently close the site.

The office promised that the garbage would be cleared within two weeks but failed to deliver on that promise prompting Marwa to lodge a complaint with the Commission on behalf of the area residents.

The Commission by a way of inquiry took up the matter with the Director General, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) leading to inspection of the site.

The inspection of NEMA revealed that indeed the site was initially a waste transfer station but had been turned into an open dumpsite which led to negative impact due to uncovered garbage, odour from waste, decay and water stagnation.

Following the findings, the Authority issued a notice to the County Government of Migori to clear the site to stop further pollution, appropriately drain the stagnant water near the dumpsite and to comply with the waste management regulations.

This directive has been complied with.

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