In an effort to draw attention to the serious problem of plastic pollution on Kenya's coast, a group of activists recently sailed a plastic dhow along the shore. The dhow was constructed using discarded plastic bottles, fishing nets, and other plastic waste collected from the ocean and local communities.

The journey, which lasted for several days, took the activists from Mombasa to Malindi, two major coastal cities in Kenya. Along the way, they stopped at various towns and villages to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic pollution on marine life and human health. They also organized beach clean-ups and encouraged local communities to reduce their plastic consumption and properly dispose of plastic waste.

The plastic dhow initiative was organized by a coalition of environmental organizations, including the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), the Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The goal of the initiative was to highlight the urgent need for action to address the problem of plastic pollution in Kenya and other coastal countries around the world.

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem that poses significant threats to marine life, human health, and the tourism industry. Kenya's coast is particularly affected by plastic pollution due to the large amount of plastic waste generated by coastal communities and the tourism industry. This waste often ends up in the ocean, where it can harm marine life and damage coral reefs.

The plastic dhow initiative was a creative and effective way to raise awareness about the problem of plastic pollution and encourage action to address this issue. By using plastic waste to construct the dhow, the activists were able to visually demonstrate the scale of the problem and its potential impacts. The journey also provided an opportunity to engage local communities and stakeholders in the fight against plastic pollution.