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Stakeholders urge partnerships as Kenya grapples with rising e-waste

Christian Engels, General Manager AHK Services speaks during the WEEE Innovation Summit on September 16, 2025.  [Jennifer Wachie, Standard]

Kenya is producing up to 80,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually, sparking fresh calls for sustainable management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Stakeholders warn that poor handling of e-waste poses serious health risks and contributes to global warming, even as the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) admits it is struggling to manage the crisis despite existing laws.

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