kcida January 14, 2025

TRANSFORMING WASTE TO WEALTH INITIATIVE

Eng. Michael Lwoyelo , MD of Regen Organics, and Ms. Elizabeth Asichi, CEO of Kakamega County Investment and Development Agency (KCIDA), engaged with the Waste Pickers Association in Kakamega to explore collaboration opportunities aimed at increasing the supply of organic waste to the Matawa Regen Organics Plant, which produces organic fertilizer.

The meeting, organized by Practical Action in Kenya through the Circular Economy for Household Organic Waste project, was led by Project Manager Mr. Benon Wasonga. Participants included officers from the Department of Environment, led by Mr. Anthony Munanga, KCIDA, Kakamega Municipality, and the Waste Pickers Association.