Anyone who refuses to take part in communal clean-up exercises without a valid reason will face the law,” he stated. He noted that maintaining a clean environment aligns with traditional values and modern environmental laws, urging residents to adopt responsible waste disposal habits. Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that poor sanitation contributes to flooding, the spread of disease and environmental degradation. Regular community clean-up exercises, they say, help clear choked drains, reduce waste accumulation and preserve natural resources. Residents of Mpasatia expressed appreciation for the initiative and pledged to support future exercises to ensure a clean and healthy environment.