Insights on the circular economy, environmental impact, livelihoods, and the work happening every day in Kisumu's communities.
Lake Victoria is one of Africa's most vital water bodies — yet plastic waste from Kisumu's informal settlements flows directly into it every day. We look at the scale of the damage and what communities can do right now.
Read More300 women in Kisumu's informal settlements now earn a steady income from waste sorting and collection. Here's how Mechria Caters made it possible — and where the model is heading next.
Read MoreCommunity-led enterprises like Mechria Caters are proving that a circular economy isn't just theory — it's already happening in Kibos, one bottle at a time. Here's what the data shows.
Read MoreA generation of young Kenyans is finding purpose and income in waste management. Mechria Caters has trained 27 youths so far — and the waitlist keeps growing.
Read MoreThe government's Sustainable Waste Management Policy opens real doors for grassroots businesses like ours. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what's changed — and how to take advantage.
Read MoreEvery day in Kisumu, 23 tonnes of waste are set alight in open spaces — releasing toxic fumes that affect children, women, and the elderly most. We dig into the data and the solutions.
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