| dc.description.abstract | This study was on the socio-economic factors that influence effective community participation in proper solid waste management in Mishomoroni slums in Mombasa city. Mishomoroni is an area located North of Mombasa city categorized by open and indiscriminate dumping of solid waste hence the need for the study to be carried out.The socio-economic factors that influenced effective community participation in solid waste management in the study was; poverty which is the lack of basic needs such as clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter, community awareness which is knowledge and understanding of various solid waste management or proper garbage disposal methods, rapid population growth which is the extent of size of the population or of people in the area compared to the recommended optimum size and the level of education of the community which refers to the various academic qualifications of residents in the area.
The study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey and the data was collected using questionnaire and interview techniques from 100 residents of Mishomoroni slums selected through cluster sampling technique from the accessible population. It was analyzed using SPSS V. 17 and presented in tables, transcribed and interpreted interviews and figures.The findings of the study indicated that poverty was a Significant factor in solid waste management as it prevented residents of low income areas from seeking their right to a clean and healthy environment.
The study revealed that community members lacked knowledge and skills on various ways of effectively dealing with solid waste. The study also revealed that the rapid population increase had put a strain on the relevant authorities to deliver essential services including solid waste management.The study recommended that more resources and manpower be allocated to deal with the problem of solid waste management. The Council should deploy inspectors to comply with proper guidelines of solid waste management. Recovery and recycling of waste should be encouraged. The Council and private companies should develop more programmes and strategies to create awareness on proper solid waste management. | en_US |
