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June 26, 2026
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NEMA Announces Overhaul of Fees Charged to Businesses and Manufacturers

NEMA Announces Overhaul of Fees Charged to Businesses and Manufacturers

The latest directive follows an earlier order requiring all importers to obtain an EPR certificate and pay required fees on imported goods...

✨ Key Highlights

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered a review of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee collection due to compliance concerns with the Sustainable Waste Management (EPR) Regulations, 2024.

  • The current fee structure, a standard import fee of Ksh150 per item, is under scrutiny for not aligning with regulations.
  • Key organizations involved are NEMA, represented by Director General Mamo B. Mamo, and the Kenya Producer Responsibility Organisation (KEPRO).
  • The order mandates KEPRO to convene a workshop to reassess the fee collection and build consensus on a new, compliant fee structure, as the existing one has undermined the EPR program's objectives.

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