Effects of Waste Management Practices on the Environment: A Case of Ongata Rongai Township in Kajiado County, Kenya.

Abstract

Waste management practices influence the environment either positively or negatively. In this study, the researcher will assess the effects of waste management practices on the environment focusing on Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County, Kenya. The objectives of the study will aim: To assess waste management knowledge among Ongata Rongai residents; To determine the waste management practices employed by Ongata Rongai residents; To evaluate the effects of waste management practices on the environment of Ongata Rongai residents; and to recommend strategies to improve waste management practices for Ongata Rongai residents. The study will apply descriptive research design and adopt a mixed methods approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data through structured and semi structured interviews as well as observation to unravel the effects of waste management on the environs. The target population for this study will be 383 adults over 18 years of age in household of Kware sub ward in Ongata Rongai. Simple random sampling will be applied in selecting the respondents. Data will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 and the triangulated to enhance validity and reliability of the research findings.