Waste Management Survey Training

By Antoninah Nasieku

Muungano wa Wanavijiji, along with Shack  Dwellers International (SDI) Kenya, is preparing to undertake a survey to identify and provide baseline data on the work of local waste management groups in and around Naivasha. This survey focuses on developing data that will facilitate the creation of an efficient circular waste management value chain within these groups, thereby enhancing revenue generated through waste management. The survey will run from July 17 and will take seven days to complete.

This initiative aims to boost local communities around the wards by effectively managing solid waste, reducing the negative impacts of improper disposal on the environment, the health of inhabitants, and the overall ecosystem. SDI Muungano wa Wanavijiji has organized training for members who will conduct the survey in three different regions within Naivasha: Kayole Estate, Lake View Estate, Kihoto, and Kamere. These densely populated areas with high rates of informal settlements produce significant solid waste, making them critical for data collection and zoning classification.

The training aims to ensure surveyors understand and effectively conduct household waste management, sorting, and disposal. Conducted on July 16, 2024, the training saw a high attendance rate from the four zones where the survey will be carried out. The data collectors/trainees include 20 individuals, with an additional 20 trained as surveyors. Teams involved in the training by SDI included Nagawam Group, Women Federation, and KYC TV.

The training covered five main categories: Baseline Survey Group, Household Consent, Household Naivasha Survey, Waste Collection per Day Group, and Waste Collection per Day Household. The training was successful, exceeding attendance expectations and ensuring that the trained data collectors and surveyors fully understood their roles and responsibilities. The mobilization was also effective, as demonstrated by the turnout of individuals and groups for the training.