By John Kariuki
Renowned leader and Kenya Development Corporation board member, Hon. Faith Mwaura, has taken a bold step in championing environmental sustainability and economic empowerment in Roysambu. Last Thursday, she officially launched a garbage recycling centre in Githurai, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming waste into a source of income for local youth and women groups.
As part of the project, six briquette-making machines were issued to organized groups in Roysambu, enabling them to convert recycled garbage into eco-friendly briquettes for sale within the community. This initiative not only promotes clean energy solutions but also creates job opportunities, aligning with the broader goal of economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
The project was made possible through the support of Tika Kenya, a community-driven organization that has been working across the country since 2012, and the Mudavadi Foundation. Their collaboration underscores the power of partnerships in driving sustainable solutions to pressing social and economic challenges.
Hon. Mwaura emphasized the significance of the initiative, urging residents to embrace innovative ways of turning waste into wealth. “Just imagine collecting garbage from your environment and turning it into cash! This is the kind of transformation we need—where sustainability meets economic empowerment,” she remarked.
This initiative is expected to have a far-reaching impact, not only in improving waste management in Roysambu but also in fostering financial independence among community members. With such projects, the vision of a cleaner and more economically vibrant society is becoming a reality.