The Parklands Diary

                                                              Image on Freepik Littering is one of the prevalent forms of environmental pollution in Kenya. Littering is the act of making a place or area untidy with rubbish or leaving a large amount of objects lying about. Littering results in the death and stunted growth of plants. It further results in the cropping up of unwanted pests and rodents. Moreover, it results in the spread of water-borne diseases and air pollution. Littering in Kenya, contrary to popular belief, is not only popular in urban and peri-urban areas but also in rural areas. One of the main questions that people ask is “Why do people litter?” By analyzing the individual conduct of persons, this article answers this question. Littering may be done either passively or actively. Active littering is the placement or ...