As responsible citizens, it is our duty to explore effective solutions and leverage the available resources and authorities within our own communities.By focusing on local initiatives and collaborations, we can maximise our efforts as a country and work … Read More »īernadette Deka-Zulu (PhD Researcher-Public Enterprise) MONDAY, Jmarked World Environment Day, the largest commemoration of its kind globally, and this year’s theme is focused on addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution.Plastic waste has become an alarming problem in major cities worldwide, and the country’s capital Lusaka, is no exception.As we reflect on the environmental and climatic concerns associated with plastic pollution, it is important to explore how we can leverage local resources and authorities to maximise our efforts as a country and create a sustainable solution.The visible consequences of plastic pollution can be witnessed in our everyday surroundings. From overflowing rivers carrying plastic debris to littered streets adorned with plastic bags and packaging, the pervasive nature of plastic waste is undeniable.The detrimental impacts extend far beyond aesthetics, infiltrating our waterways, endangering wildlife, and contributing to climate change through the emission of greenhouse gases during both the production and decomposition of plastics.Immediate action is required to address this global crisis. The head of Radio Maisha is Tom Japanni, KTN Managing Editor is Ellen Wanjiru, while Standard Digital Managing Editor is Carole Kimutai.227 Global efforts, local impact: Solutions for plastic pollutionīernadette Deka-Zulu (PhD Researcher-Public Enterprise) MONDAY, Jmarked World Environment Day, the largest commemoration of its kind globally, and this year’s theme is focused on addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution.Plastic waste has become an alarming problem in major cities worldwide, and the country’s capital Lusaka, is no exception.As we reflect on the environmental and climatic concerns associated with plastic pollution, it is important to explore how we can leverage local resources and authorities to maximise our efforts as a country and create a sustainable solution.The visible consequences of plastic pollution can be witnessed in our everyday surroundings. The top editors at the Standard Group include Kipkoech Tanui (The Standard, Daily Editions) and John Bundotich (Weekend Editions) with Charles Otieno editing The Nairobian.

It is the oldest newspaper published in Kenya. In 1989, at a time when Kenya was going into multi-party era, the Standard Group acquired the KTN Television Channel. It is the main rival to Kenya’s largest newspaper, the Daily Nation. In 2004 the name was changed back to The Standard. The paper changed its name to the Standard in 1977 but the name East African Standard was revived later. The British-based Lonrho Group bought the newspaper in 1963, only a few months before Kenya’s independence. At the time the newspaper declared strongly colonialist viewpoints. It became a daily paper and moved its headquarters from Mombasa to Nairobi in 1910. In 1905 Jeevanjee sold the paper to Maia Anderson and Rudolph Franz Mayer, who changed the name to the East African Standard.

The newspaper was established as the African Standard in 1902 as a weekly by Alibhai Mulla Jeevanjee, an immigrant businessman from British India.

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