THE MWANANCHIS PERSPECTIVE

Most developing countries have been faced with many challenges among st them proper waste disposal. In Kenya its not any different as this also a big challenge especially in slums. Mombasa county has a population of about 1M people,yet has only one dump site the mwakirunge dump site. The mwakirunge residents do not conquers to the fact that health is wealth as the dirt and waste of Mombasa county is disposed right in their village.The dump site which occupies a large area has become a dream a killer to many. There are alot of hazards associated with the dump site include:Air pollution,school  dropouts,poor environment leading to diseases.However all isnt lost as mwakirunge residents have hopes and no clearly what should be done.!   "hiki kibara kiondolewe kabisa ,hama kama haiwezekani hizi taka zigawanywe chuma kando,plastiki kando na kujengwe ukuta,au kujengwe kiwanda kila moja apate kazi" says a resident.

Its high time the world starts to look at kenya  and africa at large from another angle and realize there is more they can give than receive.we as kenyans for instance have so much to offer to the world if only we can cook one meal that is promoting local content. Kenyan has 42tribes that are very diverse but joined at the umblical cord because they are all children of mother kenya and grandma africa thats an asset! the different cultures could be a learning point of many individuals,from dressing of native materials like the lesos,kikoi,shukas ,and mahando to the great music of taarab,bango ,mugithi,ohangla and kilum i not forgerting  the native foods like osuga,mokimo,pilau,papa,kimanga and muthokoi. if only we could embrrace this great culture and herritage that we have and be proud to export it,for instances having an influence in fashion through the african fabriques,supporting local and home grown talents in film and music industry. i keep believing that its never l...