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About eWaste Kenya

NATIONAL REFURBISHMENT AND eWASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

E-waste is an emerging global environmental issue that is steadily gaining prominence. This growing concern is due to rapidly growing Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment quantities, a trend that is expected to continue persistently for some time due to quick emergence of novel technologies and inexpensive electrical and electronic products.

Rapid innovation in consumer electronics coupled with limited incentives for designs that would increase opportunities for reduce, reuse, recycle (3R) means that electronic products quickly become obsolete and are discarded more frequently. The waste generated from discarded electronics is a rising concern because of the toxic substances they contain for example lead, nickel, cadmium, copper, chromium beryllium, lithium, mercury etc. Therefore, illogical handling of E-wastes can cause harm to both the human health and the environment due to its highly toxic components.

E-WASTE AND REFURBISHMENT OBJECTIVES

ICT Authority HQ

Teleposta Towers,12th Flr, Kenyatta Ave, Nairobi, Kenya Email: info@ict.go.ke
Tel: +254 20 208 9061

ICT Authority HQ

Teleposta Towers,12th Flr, Kenyatta Ave, Nairobi, Kenya Email: info@ict.go.ke
Tel: +254 20 208 9061

Konza

Konza Technopolis Development Authority 7th floor, Konza Comple Konza P. O. Box 1 – 90150 Konza Technopolis, Kenya

Computers for Schools Kenya

P.O Box 48584 – 00100 Mihang’o Utawala, opposite Awori Lane . Nairobi , Kenya

ICTA County Offices

In all the County we have Our County Office with representative officers mandate to collect devices

This project is focused on E-waste management and refurbishment in government, public and private sectors. The project is informed by the fact that the Electronic waste industry is the fastest growing sector in the Kenyan economy.

In 2018 the contribution of the Electronic sector to the Kenyan economy represented over 5.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), and up to a further a 1.9% from intangibles (social benefits). Kenya’s ICT evolution has led to increased growth in the Electronic sector and subsequent increase in the number of these electronics in the market.

However, Kenya has not yet created a policy framework nor has it established environmentally safe disposal methods to keep pace with the ever-changing technology. The innovation in most cases is changing much faster than the rate at which regulations are drawn.

Subsequently, large amounts of E-waste is generated and their negative environmental impacts may undermine any attendant gains if E-waste is not well managed.

Ecology concept. An electronic colofrul waste in recycling contaner close-up. Responsible man is protecting environment while sorting the waste at home

Our Vision

To manage national E-waste as a resource, promoting sustainable, environmentally sound and cost effective practices through an integrated system of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, innovative technology, customer service and education.

Our Mission

To reduce the amount of E-waste by promoting individual and corporate responsibility in waste management and safe practices.

To recover E-waste for its highest and best use while balancing rates and services.

To transform our ICT Industry by discouraging storage of E-waste to utilizing waste as a resource.

Our Values

Innovation.
Integrity.
Public Education.
Efficiency.
Fiscal Prudence.
Resourcefulness.
Customer Service.
Community Partnerships

Our Strategic Goals.

Select and Implement Facilities (e.g., Data Recovery Center) and Programs that Lead to Achievement of at Least 75% Waste Diversion.
Reduce Landfill Disposal Fee Dependence Through Self-Funded Programs and New Revenue Source
Promote the Value of SVR Services and Programs to the Community.
Maintain a High Performance and Flexible Workforce.
Spearhead the adoption of Cloud services to achieve IAAS (Cloud infrastructure as a service).
Seek partnership with device manufacturers for a return policy.

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