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Ease Africa’s environmental crisis by learning from China

In China, citizens understand that maintaining a clean environment is their duty

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by ONYANGO K'ONYANGO

Realtime23 March 2025 - 06:40
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A man walks on cracked up ground due to drought during World Desertification and Drought Day in Chalbi Desert, Marsabit county, on June 17, 2021 /FILE

As we observe Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day yearly on March 3, we must reflect on whether we have upheld the late Nobel laureate’s aspirations and ideals. Unfortunately, our actions suggest otherwise.

Conservation efforts remain weak, and our cities and rural areas continue to struggle with waste management. In Nairobi, litter is scattered across streets, while roadsides from Ruiru to Tala in Machakos are lined with uncollected garbage.

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