By Alex Adi
In a bold move to tackle Kenya’s crippling sanitation crisis, Uasin Gishu County is seeking support in Waste management services with the Jospong Group of Companies to revolutionize waste management in the county. This has an overall agenda to create a cleaner, healthier future for many citizens.
The agenda was given further boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the government of Uasin Gishu County in Eldoret, Kenya to enhance sanitation services in Accra on Friday, November 22, 2024. This partnership aims to utilize Jospong Group’s expertise in waste management to tackle Kenya’s sanitation challenges.
The Governor of Eldoret County, Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, expressed confidence that this agreement would significantly improve sanitation and create jobs for Kenyans.
“We believe that this partnership will not only improve sanitation but also create employment opportunities for our people,” he said.
The collaboration is expected to enhance various aspects of sanitation management, benefiting thousands of citizens through job creation and effective waste management.
Jospong Group’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, led the partnership negotiations.
Dr. Chelilim highlighted the importance of effective waste management, citing its impact on public health and the environment. He also underscored the need for sustainable waste management solutions, praising Jospong Group’s innovative approaches.
The partnership will also facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building between the two organizations. The delegation from Uasin Gishu County toured Jospong Group’s facilities in Ghana during their two-day visit, exploring best practices in waste management and sanitation services.
Areas visited include the Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Limited (UPPR)/Zoomlion Workshop and the Transfer Station at Abokobi.
The delegation also toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACRP), JA Plant pool, and the Sewerage Systems Wastewater Plant as well as visits to the Kpone Landfill site and operations at Metro TV.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in addressing Kenya’s sanitation challenges, leveraging Jospong Group’s expertise to create a cleaner, healthier environment for thousands of Kenyans.
It would be recalled that in June this year, a high-level delegation from Kenya, comprising members of the Council of Governors, City Managers, and technical experts, embarked on a tour of the Jospong Group’s facilities in Accra and Kumasi.
The delegation expressed their admiration for the conglomerate’s innovative approaches to waste management and treatment, highlighting the impressive design and implementation of the waste and sanitation module under the Youth Employment Agency, a collaborative initiative with the government.
