The article discusses a waste management facility where a trainer named Grace explains the recycling process. The facility separates various types of waste, including organic matter, egg shells, plastics, nylon, and metals, for recycling. However, sanitary towels and diapers (pampers) are not recycled. The focus of the facility is to manage waste effectively by recycling as much as possible, excluding certain hygiene products.

The Kenyan government has mandated the shutdown of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, which collectively house over 420,920 individuals, predominantly women and children. The UNHCR has been given a two-week ultimatum to devise a closure strategy or face the relocation of refugees to the Somali border. The article emphasizes the importance of careful planning in camp closure, highlighting the need for proper documentation, identification of vulnerable individuals, completion of mass vaccination programs, and consideration of educational continuity. The piece underscores the potential health risks, such as TB and the necessity for COVID-19 vaccinations, especially amidst the pandemic. It also stresses the importance of ensuring that refugees receive necessary certifications and records to facilitate their reintegration into society.

The article discusses Kenya's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on the government's allocation of Ksh 10 billion to support the elderly, orphans, and other vulnerable groups. It highlights the importance of an age-sensitive approach, referencing early data from China and Italy that show older adults are at higher risk. The article details Kenya's cash transfer programs, including the Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) and others, which aim to alleviate poverty and support the elderly. It also addresses the challenges posed by the pandemic, such as the risk of virus transmission through paper money and the difficulties faced by cash transfer agents due to poor living conditions, water shortages, and insecurity. The article emphasizes the need for good hygiene practices, social distancing, and public awareness about contactless payments.