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Stakeholders urge partnerships to tame e-waste menace

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

Kenya produces up to 80,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually, sparking fresh calls for sustainable management of the waste.

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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