Kenya’s clothing waste raises concerns about potential public health risks

Mongabay
Aug 26, 2026, 1:57 pm93 pts
Kenya’s secondhand clothing trade, locally known as mitumba, clothes millions of people and supports an estimated 2 million livelihoods, making it one of Africa’s largest markets for used garments. That makes Kenya a useful lens for understanding the growing global public health problems associated with…

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