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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMay 6, 2026
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Revealed: Consumption outpacing recycling of waste
Kenya’s e-waste surges as consumption outpaces recycling, exposing gaps in disposal systems and rising pressure on a fragile circular economy...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is facing a growing waste crisis as electronic waste generation significantly outpaces recycling efforts, despite recent legislative measures and a push for a circular economy.
- Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025.
- The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released the latest data on waste generation.
- New laws, including the Sustainable Waste Management Act (2022) and EPR Regulations (2024), aim to address this escalating issue.
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