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Kamakowa Jamtaka CBO

@KJamtaka

A youth driven organisation aimed at bettering the lives of community members

Obunga Kisumu, Kenya Katılım Temmuz 2020
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Good Morning good people👋🏾 Join KYCTV authors David and Lavender as they share the inspiring story of Kamakowa JamTaka, a Community Based Organisation in Kisumu dedicated to tackling waste pollution Read the full story here: muungano.net/browseblogs/20…
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Plastic recycling ​It was a great time to share ideas on how to make these activities a sustainable way to earn a living. We also discussed best practices that they can take back & use within their own groups in Mathare. Helping each other is how we build stronger communities
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Over the weekend, we were happy to host a delegation from Mathare, Nairobi, for a day as part of their 3-day exchange visit to Kisumu, thanks to @Wanavijiji_sdi ​We spent the day showing them our different projects, including: ​Glass cutting and soap making ​Our hatchery..
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.. at the farm. We also looked into how we can embark on market waste management and the commercialization of products from organic waste, such as frass fertilizer from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production, to ensure long-term sustainability.
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The visit focused on learning and exchanging ideas on advancing zero-waste practices and organic waste management as part of our pilot project funded by @CEJADKenya. We were inspired by the innovative approaches and practical solutions demonstrated...
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Kamakowa Jam Taka CBO , through Kisumu Waste Pickers Welfare Association (KIWAPWA) and in partnership with Kisumu County Government, had a successful benchmarking visit to Griinscom Farm in Nakuru.
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translating directly to more income for us as waste pickers. This is proof that when households separate waste properly, everyone benefits: the environment stays cleaner, recycling becomes more efficient, and informal workers like us earn a fairer living.
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"Big wins from small changes! Since introducing our clients to the simple 2 bin system for waste separation at source, we've seen the volume of recyclable materials double.Cleaner streams mean higher-quality recyclables, less contamination, and better value when sold —
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The project promotes a circular economy approach at the grassroots level, reducing landfill burden, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing waste, and fostering economic resilience through sustainable, local based enterprises.
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The @CEJADKenya team, led by Executive Director Mr. Griffins Ochieng, paid us a visit to assess the proposed space for the Advancing Zero Waste and Organic Waste Management Project in Obunga settlement.
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and choosing sustainable products—add up to massive impact. Together, let’s turn waste into opportunity and build a greener, more prosperous future for all.
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for businesses and communities worldwide. Let’s shift our mindset: every item we recycle today can become tomorrow’s raw material, job creator, or solution to climate challenges. Small actions like proper sorting, supporting recycling initiatives,
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Today, on #GlobalRecyclingDay 2026, we join the global community in celebrating the transformative power of recycling under the inspiring theme: “Don’t Think Waste. Think Opportunity.” This year’s theme challenges us to reframe discarded materials not as end-of-life refuse..
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..their volumes recorded. By tracking the recoverables this way, our life is made easier and our work faster, safer, and we're able to earn a more sustainable livelihood while keeping our communities cleaner.
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..driving awareness and action for sustainable waste management. The bags are for recyclables & dry waste only — perfect for home segregation, the waste then gets further sorted at collection and the different categories of recyclables and organic waste are measured and..
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We have distributed special segregation bags to our clients — made possible through the generous support of @kepro_ke under their flagship Consumer-Led Transformation (CLT) initiative. This powerful program places consumers at the heart of Kenya's circular economy,..
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to see the program firsthand and connect directly with the women. Encouraging moments like this fuel our mission: when women are empowered, entire communities rise.
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driving economic empowerment and community transformation one product at a time. The CEO showed genuine interest in their work and the impact it's creating. He expressed appreciation for the innovation and indicated he would like to visit @KJamtaka in Kisumu in the future..
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We were truly honored when @SafaricomPLC CEO, Peter Ndegwa, stopped by our stand during M-Pesa Foundation Wezesha Mama program engagement in Nairobi. Our remarkable women from the Kamakowa Wezesha Mama Program had the chance to proudly demonstrate their innovative barsoap making
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