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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 [...]
Unlocking the Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainable Progress
Imagine a world where waste is reshaped into wealth, and resources flow endlessly. This is the essence of the Circular Economy – a paradigm shift toward sustainability and rethinking progress. The Essence of a Circular Economy In the natural world, resources are utilized efficiently, with materials circulating continuously. Energy from the sun fuels the cycle, […]
UNEA 6: What to Expect from Kenya’s Private Sector Participation
The United Nations Environment Assembly’s sixth session (UNEA-6) can be summarized as a platform for exploring new ideas and making bold decisions to help us chart an ambitious path towards collective environmental action. Taking place from February 26th to March 1st at the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, this year’s UNEA6 session […]
Why Plastic Pollution and Climate Change Should be Jointly Addressed
Plastic pollution does not exist in a vacuum because of the interdependence of organisms in our ecosystem. Plastic pollution affects natural processes, biodiversity, human and animal habitats and contributes to climate change. Whether dumped in landfills or incinerated, plastic waste still adversely affects our physical environment and air quality leading to other multilayered environmental and […]
Ministry pushes for circular economy to improve waste management
The CS noted that the challenge with using the circular economy as a way to manage waste is the need for a mindset shift. As such, she said, the ministry will sensitise relevant authorities to help in educating the people. In partnership with county governments, the CS further said, the ministry is in the process of […]
UPANDE
Re-Connect For Good Practices On The Sustainable Circular Economy Journey. Upande Ltd is a private Kenyan social enterprise founded in 2009. We develop digital platforms which track assets including facilities, businesses, farms, utilities, and key infrastructure. Every asset is digitized and can be monitored, maintained and accounted for on our platforms. Upande provides smart devices […]
Safeguard plants for survival of humanity
On March 29, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to designate every May 12 as the International Day of Plant Health. This day is meant to raise global awareness of how sustained plant health can reduce hunger, poverty, protect existing biodiversity and the environment as well as accelerate economic development. In particular, […]
Circularity requires collaboration from companies, large and small
When we think about what it will take to transform our global economy, it is easy to suffer from one of two thought distortions: The first is an overwhelming sense of existential dread. Something like, “This can never be done! The task is too big!” I think of this as the sad Charlie Brown persona. […]
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 […]
