Circular Economy Africa is a private-public platform in which companies, knowledge institutes, policymakers, and (local) authorities collaborate to promote and support national and international collaboration and knowledge exchange on circular economy in Africa.
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The biggest challenge to sustainability lies in the current linear–take, make, waste economic model.
There is a significant disconnection between people and the planet. Without Nature we wont exist, we are nature.
We are knowledge exchange platform for sustainability information and tools.
An organization’s most important asset is its people. SIB-K prioritises a People-First Approach.
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We are a neutral platform that works on different levels to speed up the transition to a sustainable, inclusive economy. We work with business, academia, civil society, and the government for an inclusive delivery of these services:
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2nd SIB Conference Report
The aim of the conference was to provide a Meet, Learn and Share opportunity for all players in the Kenyan economy, both private and public, members of the civil society and the academia to look at ways of how to turn the various challenges facing businesses into opportunities. It is in this conference that businesses […]
Nature & Circularity Week 2025 Report
Looking Back at a Transformative Gathering: A Recap of Nature & Circularity Week 2025 In 2025, the sustainability community came together for the incredible Nature & Circularity Week 2025. Held on October 22 and 23, 2025, the inspiring two-day event took place at The Sustainability Institute in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was a monumental gathering […]
Country report-Plastic value chain in Kenya
Certain steps to advance waste management in Kenya have already been taken by both the private and public sector. Most notable development is the initiation of a system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This EPR system is currently supported by upcoming regulations by the public sector, as well as by the private sector, most prominently […]
The Kenya Plastics Pact
The Kenya Plastics Pact The Kenya Plastics Pact It is an ambitious, collaborative initiative that brings together stakeholders across the whole plastics value chain to transform the current linear plastics system into a circular economy for plastics. All stakeholders involved sign up to a joint set of ambitious and time-bound targets (Elimination of all problematic [...]
National Guidance: Plastic pollution hotspotting and shaping action
Hotspots: They refer to the most relevant plastic polymers, applications, industrial sectors, regions or waste management stages causing the leakage of plastics into the environment (including land, air, water and marine environment), as well as associated impacts, through the life cycle of plastic products. Interventions: They are tangible actions that can be taken to mitigate […]
Wear The Green Future
The “Wear the Green Future” project is a flagship initiative funded by Nationale Postcode Loterij (NPL) led by Edukans Kenya, and co-implemented by Sprout Africa, and SIB-Kenya. The project is dedicated to equipping young people with the essential skills for sustainable and circular practices within the textile, apparel and fashion industry. Through training, mentoring, and the establishment of robust […]
NEWS & UPDATES
The EPR Deadline: Why EPR Ignorance is No Longer an Option
The EPR Deadline: Why EPR Ignorance is No Longer an Option With the May 2025 producer registration deadline behind us and the recent March 2026 import certificate mandate in full force, Kenyan businesses must comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility regulations or face heavy fines and market exclusion. The days of producing, packaging, and simply [...]
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: Circular Economy & Climate Change Journal
February 2026 Issue | A Strategic Partnership by SIB-K & Radio Africa Group Theme: The Circular Economy in Practice: From Paper to Practice Focus: Moving the circular economy from a "buzzword" to tangible economic opportunities for youth and SMEs. Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), the knowledge centre under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in [...]
KEPSA Underscores Circular Economy as Climate Action Imperative at World Environment
KEPSA Underscores Circular Economy as Climate Action Imperative at World Environment Day Pre-Observation May 30, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB Kenya) initiative, actively participated in a high-level panel discussion today marking an early observance of World Environment Day 2025. Held at the Kenya [...]
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