Kilifi eyes diaper ban over ocean pollution

A diaper bag. Kenya’s annual diaper consumption is estimated at 750 million. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kilifi County is advocating for a total ban on the use of baby diapers, saying it is a major polluter of the oceans.

Mariam Jenneby, the county chief officer for environment and natural resources, said single-use plastics and baby diapers formed a huge part of non-biodegradable waste.

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