Prohibitions on handling and disposal of hazardous wastes


1. No person shall import into Kenya any hazardous waste falling under any category determined by the Cabinet Secretary (EMCA Section 91.3);
2. No hazardous waste shall be exported to any country from Kenya without a valid permit granted by NEMA and written consent given by a competent authority of the receiving country (EMCA Section 91.4);
3. No hazardous waste shall be transported within or through Kenya without a valid permit granted by NEMA (EMCA Section 91.5);
4. Its an offence to withhold, falsify or otherwise tamper with information relating to trafficking in hazardous or other waste (EMCA Section 91.6).

Question

What kind of hazardous waste is generated within your locality?