On 8th December 2025, the NECC team, led by Committee Members Mr. Ernest Kioko, HSC and Mr. William Nairuko, undertook investigations in Mombasa County to address reported cases of environmental degradation arising from:
- The operation of an illegal dumpsite at Kiziwi–Manyimbo; and
- An own-motion investigation into the improper disposal of medical waste into the open environment at Mikindani.
The investigations commenced with a courtesy call to the Mombasa County Commissioner, Mr. Mohammed Noor Hassan, followed by a consultative meeting with key stakeholders from NEMA and the County Government of Mombasa.
In the afternoon, the team conducted on-site assessments at Kiziwi–Manyimbo, the Mikindani dumpsite, and the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Mwembe Tayari.
The key findings included:
Kiziwi–Manyimbo Site
- Currently serving as a waste collection point, with daily waste transported to the Mwembe Tayari MRF.
- The County Government has indicated plans to close the site by January and relocate all collection activities to the MRF.
Mwembe Tayari Material Recovery Facility
- Found to be actively and effectively managing waste through sorting and value recovery under the circular economy model.
- This initiative is commendable and its replication across all counties is strongly encouraged.
Mikindani Dumpsite
- The site was confirmed to be operating illegally, enabling unscrupulous hazardous waste handlers—primarily from private healthcare facilities—to dump medical waste.
- The County Government, through the Sub-County Environment Committee, has engaged local residents and confirmed that rehabilitation plans are underway, including organized clean-ups and tree planting activities.
On 9th November 2025, the team, led by Committee Secretary Ms. Mary Njogu and Committee Members Mr. William Nairuko and Mr. Ernest Kioko, HSC, conducted investigations in Kilifi County following reports of environmental degradation arising from air pollution, noise pollution, and occupational safety and health risks associated with quarrying and blasting activities in Jaribuni.
The exercise began with a courtesy call to the Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Simon Kaithungu, followed by a consultative meeting with key stakeholders from NEMA and the County Government of Kilifi. The team, accompanied by the stakeholders, also visited the Deputy County Commissioner, Kauma Sub-County, Mr. Rodgers Osundwa, before proceeding to an on-site assessment at one of the quarry facilities, Karsan Ramji & Sons.
The investigations revealed that the facility was generating excessive noise pollution resulting from machinery operations, including loading, offloading, feeding, crushing, screening, belt conveyor movement, and heavy commercial vehicle operations—producing both continuous and intermittent noise. It was further established that particulate emissions were inherent in the quarrying process, with visible emissions at the crusher feed and discharge points, transfer points, and screening areas. The crushers produced substantial amounts of fugitive dust, posing significant health risks to workers and neighboring communities, particularly respiratory illnesses.
Based on the findings, the NECC team issued the following recommendations to the facility:
• Install a perimeter wall to restrict unauthorized access and protect community members from hazardous zones.
• Ensure continuous wet crushing to minimize dust emissions.
• Enforce mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all workers and adopt modern, environmentally compliant mining technologies.
