Inside new Bill to enforce strict electronic waste management

The Bill mandates that all e-waste generators, including households and businesses, must dispose of their electronic waste at the designated ward consolidation sites. [iStockphoto]

A new Bill before the Senate seeks to introduce strict measures for managing electronic waste (e-waste) in Kenya.

The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill, 2025 sponsored by nominated Senator Peris Tobiko, proposes a legal framework to promote sustainable e-waste disposal, improve public health, and create green economy jobs.