×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Counties agonise over piling ‘diaper’ waste

Disposable diapers at Nanyuki dumpsite. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Mountains of soiled disposable diapers are rapidly building in towns across the country, posing a headache to health officials in management of solid waste.

Traditionally, disposable diapers were used for convenience when traveling but they have now replaced washable cloth diapers because of their perceived advantages.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in