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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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