Project Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n \nWote Municipality in Makueni County generates nearly 18 \ntonnes of solid waste every day, much of it non-biodegradable plastics and glass. Yet, there is no proper system in \nplace to sort, recycle, or safely dispose of this waste. This \nleads to pollution, disease, and lost economic opportunities\u2014especially for women and youth who are often left \nout of environmental and economic solutions.<\/p>\n Our Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n \nThe Jimbo Taka Project<\/strong>, led by Jumuisha Initiative CBO<\/strong>, \naims to empower 200 women and youth<\/strong> in Wote by training them in waste collection, sorting, and creative recycling. By turning waste like glass and plastic into marketable products, we are tackling environmental pollution while \ncreating jobs and income<\/strong> for the community.<\/p>\n What We Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n Train <\/strong><\/span>women and youth in smart waste management \nand recycling techniques<\/p>\n Distribute <\/strong><\/span>recycling kits and protective gear for safe \nwaste handling.<\/p>\n Develop<\/strong><\/span> a digital tool (Jimbo iTaka App) to connect \nwaste collectors with buyers.<\/p>\n Advocate <\/strong><\/span>for improved waste management policies \nwith local government and the public.<\/p>\n Raise awareness<\/strong><\/span> through community events and media on waste policy and climate resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n \nWe are working hand-in-hand with: \n\u2192 Makueni County Government (Urban Planning & Youth \nDepartments)<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Makueni Civil Society Network<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Local youth and women groups<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Tech partner Develop Hub (Jimbo iTaka App)<\/p>\n\n\n Expected Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u2192 Cleaner neighborhoods with less plastic and glass<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Healthier communities with fewer waste-related illnesses<\/p>\n \n\u2192 New income sources for women and youth through \ngreen jobs<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Stronger local waste systems and policy engagement<\/p>\n \n\u2192 A replicable model for other towns in Kenya<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Together, let\u2019s turn waste into wealth<\/strong> and build a cleaner, greener Makueni for all. OTHER PROJECTS<\/strong> NAKURU – NISWP<\/a><\/strong> MAKUENI – TTT<\/a><\/strong> NAKURU – COMEG<\/a><\/strong> EMALI – ESWA<\/a><\/strong>
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