Hakikisha Usafi Pembe Nne
An Initiative by: MYRERC KENYA
We efficiently handle waste while keeping Malindi clean and a good environment as we Bring back the Lost Glory ( Malindi, the Cleanest Town in Kenya 2001 ), employ young people for economic empowermen
protection and mitigation of injuries ( working gears equipments ),$ 4,854 health hazards ( disinfectant ), $441 Production of waste material with unpleasant smell ( activity done away from residents ) $620.
Achievement & Target
Establish a recycling plant.
Our goal is to establish a recycling plant
Collections from 100 Clients
We revived the collection service to nearly 100 clients.
Help Amplify Their Impact
20%
Achieved so far
protection and mitigation of injuries ( working gears equipments ),$ 4,854 health hazards ( disinfectant ), $441 Production of waste material with unpleasant smell ( activity done away from residents ) $620.
About the initiative
Malindi Town, known for its vibrant cosmopolitan culture and status as a popular tourist destination, faces persistent challenges that threaten its potential. Environmental degradation, high illiteracy rates, low incomes, and the scourge of drug abuse are compounded by the seasonal rains that wash waste downstream, creating health hazards and polluting the environment. Recognising these issues, we saw an opportunity to address them through an innovative communal waste management program that could transform waste into wealth and provide an income-generating activity to the group.
Our journey began in 2010, driven by the belief that waste management could be a turning point for the community. The program aimed to divert young people from harmful behaviours, improve environmental sustainability, and create income-generating opportunities. By collecting waste from homes for a fee, segregating it, and transforming recovered materials into valuable products, we envisioned a solution that addressed multiple challenges simultaneously.
In 2014, the Kenya Coast Development Project (KCDP), through the Kenya Marine Fisheries & Research Institute, supported us with funding to launch the Kisumu Ndogo Cleaning Project. However, internal conflicts and mismanagement disrupted our progress, and the devastating impact of COVID-19 in 2020 further reduced our membership to just five committed individuals.
Post-COVID, we restarted the project with determination, reaching out to former clients to regain trust and rebuild operations. Two clients came on board initially, giving us a foothold to resume our mission. In March 2024, a significant breakthrough came when the Safaricom Foundation, under its Ndoto Zetu Uwezo Wetu initiative, donated essential equipment, including three handcarts, two wheelbarrows, ten overalls, five dustcoats, and two spades and rakes. This support allowed us to scale up, and we now proudly serve 69 households. To ensure the long-term success of the initiative, we plan to work hand in hand with different stakeholders including collaborations with key stakeholders Municipality of Malindi, Public Health Office and NEMA as leading agencies
