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Any facility found in violation, especially those operating without proper effluent treatment systems, will face immediate sanctions, including closure. We have adopted a strict zero-tolerance approach,\u201d Barasa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that enforcement efforts will also target illegal waste disposal practices, including open burning, and ensure adherence to provisions under the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are also stepping up action against illegal waste burning and ensuring compliance with waste segregation laws under the Sustainable Waste Management Act of 2022,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barasa further emphasized the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring industries to take accountability for waste generated throughout their production cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough Extended Producer Responsibility, industries must take full accountability for the waste they generate, while also supporting waste pickers who play a vital role in this value chain,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On land use, the Cabinet Secretary stressed the importance of protecting riparian reserves, warning against encroachment that undermines flood control and natural water filtration systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProtecting riparian zones between 6 to 30 meters remains essential for flood control and natural water filtration. 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