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The research examines the impact of urban food waste recycling on waste reduction and public health in Nairobi slums.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Urban Food Waste Recycling in Nairobi Slums: Quantifiable Reductions and Public Health Impacts

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KKKinyanjui KiharaAfrican Population and Health Research Center

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Mixed-methods research finds urban food waste recycling reduces waste and enhances public health in Nairobi slums, suggesting effective community strategies.

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The research examines the impact of urban food waste recycling on waste reduction and public health in Nairobi slums.
Mixed-methods approach with quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
Data collection from 10 randomly selected slum communities
Six-month duration for data collection
Statistical analysis following specific empirical specifications
Average reduction of 25% in food waste per household
Emerging themes around community engagement and sanitation improvements
Potential for improved public health outcomes linked to recycling efforts

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Kinyanjui Kihara (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67efaf353c071a6f0aa76 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18826573

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Mixed-methods research finds urban food waste recycling reduces waste and enhances public health in Nairobi slums, suggesting effective community strategies.

Urban Food Waste Recycling in Nairobi Slums: Quantifiable Reductions and Public Health Impacts

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Urban Food Waste Recycling in Nairobi Slums: Quantifiable Reductions and Public Health Impacts

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