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Harnessing technology to power Kenya's circular economy

Group of people holding recycling sign concept [Stock photo]

The dream to turn waste into new 'gold' has remained unrealised, leaving the country grappling with huge waste, environmental pollution and increased health hazards. Every Kenyan generates about 500 grammes of waste daily. Only 38 per cent of this waste is collected. Less than 10 per cent recycled.

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