Organic Composters

Nakuru, Kenya

Primary information

Year formed

2008

Language

English

Number of members

12

Type of members

Members are multi sector

Occupation of members

Waste collectors

Type of Organization

Self-help group

Organizational Reach

Local

Workplace of members

Door to door, Fixed

Membership

Yes

Organization Structure

Management committee inclusive of a chairman, secretary & a treasurer. Contribution, attendance and registration records are kept.

Partnering organizations

NAWACOM,

Funding

Self funded

Women composition

91,7%

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Benefits

Member benefits

Clean & healthy environment, Job creation & source of income

Safety & Technology

Gloves, Safety boots

Services

How is the relationship with the municipality?

Excellent and/or friendly

Types of materials

Animal waste, Biodegradable waste

Activities

Composting, New items made from collected materials, Selling materials, Tree planting

Treatmet of organic materials

Composting

Challenges to access waste

Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Lack of recognition, Transportation

Complementary Information

Information source

Africa 2009

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