It was our return to the garbage project, the date was 7th January. We had returned from both the camp at the Coast and the festive season. “MAZINGIRA SAFI, AFYA BORA” (A clean environment enhances good health); this has been our theme since the inception of the project, it has played a great role in putting us up to task to see that our community lives healthy. In line with this, we have the following objectives:
- To maintain a clean and conducive environment for residents to live in.
- To educate the community on the benefits of a clean and safe environment.
- Starting other income generating activities that are in line with the project.
We kicked off at 11am full of energy for whatever duty was ahead of us with regard to the project. Our clients were so happy to see us again but they were full of furry, they were faced by the garbage menace while we were away hence no one was available to render the services. Nevertheless, we were equally happy to meet them too. They lamented that so much garbage had to be collected but then again, we were fully prepared for any work that could come forth.
On this very day, we notified our clients on the increment of the charges from 10 shillings to 20 shillings which would take effect as from 14th January. We well explained to them the reason as to why we had to increase the charges; this was because the prices for the plastic bags had increased. The clients welcomed the idea with no objections, we in turn told them that we had it in mind to appreciate their continued support of the project by giving them some incentives but this was to be communicated to them on some later date.
All was well throughout the project, we were glad to meet a great number of our clients who were back from the festive season. The time was approximately 2pm and we were through. As our routine dictates, we had our gear cleaned hence returned them to the youths’ office after which we left for lunch.
Challenge(s):
- While we were away for the festive season, a couple of the youths were not available hence it was a not easy in coordinating the project.
- There is inadequate cleaning equipments such as a garbage truck, wheelbarrows, overalls just to mention a few; to clear the massive garbage menace.
