The initiative has drawn national attention and was recently featured on Standard Media, Citizen TV Kenya, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, policy direction, and collective responsibility in managing diaper waste.

Through barazas, clean-up activities, and household education, he is empowering communities with practical knowledge on proper disposal while advocating for structured waste management solutions and policy support.

This initiative demonstrates how public health officers, working closely with communities and through Union structures, can drive impactful change beyond routine duties. It is his hope that this model can be replicated across counties to strengthen environmental health practices nationwide.

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