Torit State has cancelled the commemoration of World Environmental Day due to low financial support.
The World Environmental Day under the theme ‘bit plastic pollution ‘was supposed to be celebrated on the 5th of this month.
Director for Environment Martin Kocemoi says funding became an obstacle leading to total cancelation of the occasion
Kocemoi calls on residents to maintain the environment by digging pit latrines to avoid open defecation.
He also advises the local population to keep their environment clean to live healthy.
Director Kocemoi appeals to citizens to keep the environment clean by collecting plastic materials in their residential areas.