Kenya has invested a lot in recycling of ewaste with companies like hewlett packard, waste electric and electronic center weee, computer for school kenya and east african computer recycling and many informal recycling yards stepping up to reduce the menace. The panafrican forum on ewaste adopted a call for action on ewaste in africa. E waste initiative kenya ewik is a non profit organization ngo, headquartered in nairobi, kenya. Ewaste disposal in kenya a case of mobile phone waste disposal in langata area, nairobi, kenya larry liza reg. C50649812011 a project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of arts in environmental planning and management epm of the. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional.
Ewaste management in east african community worldloop. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. Manual, available at chwewastemamualinspenforcement. Over 21 products schedulei were included under the purview of the rule. Section 87 of emca 1999 states that 2 no person shall transport any waste other than a in accordance with a valid license to transport wastes issued by the authority. The call for action outlines a set of priorities to support development of a regional approach for the legal transboundary movements and the environmentally sound management of ewaste for the african continent to protect human health and the environment as well as to promote opportunities for social and economic. Ewaste management in kenya the ict industry in kenya has been growing fairly fast rate compared to other countries in the east african region. These range from the citys failure to prioritise solid waste management to inadequate infrastructure and the fact that multiple. Section 87 of emca 1999 states that 2 no person shall transport any waste other than a in accordance with a valid license to. In kenya, the challenge of solid waste management is real gakungu, 2011. May 29, 2015 decisions about a financing model for e waste management in ethiopia by performing the following tasks.
In a press release by unep, 2010, kenya is estimated to generate ewaste that amount to 17350 tonnes per year. The national ewaste management strategy is a fiveyear plan covering the period 201920 to 202324. This study focuses on the responsibilities of various stakeholders in ewaste management in kenya, how the various stakeholders dispose of ewaste and challenges they face. The management of waste always requires an understanding of the concept of waste. Boniface mbithi, general manager of the centre, says the proliferation. The main goal of the research is to enlighten policy makers and government agencies on the steps that. Pdf towards an ewaste management framework in kenya. Ewaste contains precious and special metals, including gold, silver, palladium and platinum, as well as potentially toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium and beryllium. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire e waste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of e waste in an environmental sound way to how e waste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Give an overview on financing models for e waste management applied in different countries and regions of the world. The author further pointed out some challenges on the management of ewaste in tanzania. Among the top ten cities generating e waste, mumbai ranks first followed by.
In wealthier countries, ewaste will stand for 8% of. Feb 01, 2017 the weee centre processed approximately 200 tonnes of waste in 2016, which is about 1% of kenyas total ewaste production. Give overview on the components of e waste management that need to be financed. Table of contents introduction statement of the problem situational analysis recommendations conclusion 3. However, its vision and aspiration spans a medium to long term period of about 10 years. Bali strategic plan for technology support and capacitybuilding millennium development goals csd 18 and 19 on waste support to meas global partnership on waste management information platform on waste management field projects. There are 10 states that contribute to 70% of the total ewaste generated in the. Its is estimated that in 2018, the world ewaste generation will exceed 48 mt. Official ewaste recycling facilities should conduct environmentally sound management esm. From the above citations, it is evident that previous studies did not effectively address the relationship between strategic evaluation of electronic waste management and disposal of cell phones especially in kisumu county. There are 10 states that contribute to 70% of the total e waste generated in the. Proper inventorization of ewaste in companies as an ewaste. Iswa the international solid waste association is a global, independent and nonprofit making association, working.
Kenya has invested a lot in recycling of e waste with companies like hewlett packard, waste electric and electronic center weee, computer for school kenya and east african computer recycling and many informal recycling yards stepping up to reduce the menace. The variability in the generation, disposal and recycling of mobile phone ewaste according to social classes in langata area, nairobi, kenya. The global e waste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2. Aug 02, 20 it develops an ideal regulatory framework for ewaste management in kenya. This strategic direction is pertinent in aligning the short to mediumterm interventions into the perspective plan for ewaste management. Ewaste management in ghana sri baseline assessment 3 table of contents list of figures 4 list of tables 4 list of abbreviations 4 1. The main aim of this research was to establish the current trends, opportunity and challenges in the management of ewaste in kenya and make recommendations on measures to be taken to effectively manage or mitigate the effects of weee proliferation in kenya. The emphasis of the book is mainly on the dramatic change of the entire ewaste sector from the cheapest way of getting rid of ewaste in an environmental sound way to how ewaste can help to reduce excavation of new substances and lead to a sustainable economy. Integrated solid waste management ewaste waste plastics.
This strategy applies both to the national and county governments. The call for action outlines a set of priorities to support development of a regional approach for the legal transboundary movements and the environmentally sound management of e waste for the african continent to protect human health and the environment as well as to promote opportunities for social and economic. An assessment of existing e waste management systems in institutions of learning in ruiru subcounty, kiambu county nicholus kaloki, n n50140772009 a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of master of environmental planning and management in the school of environmental studies of. In emerging countries, the rapid economic growth has led to a rise in the generation of electrical and electronic waste ewaste and kenya is not an exception. Kenya is one and it is urgently trying to enact legislation to target disposal of used electronics.
Moreover, the research also intends to study the landscape and make recommendations on measures to be taken to effectively manage or mitigate the effects of ewaste proliferation in kenya. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. How is uae contributing towards the effective ewaste. Furthermore, the e waste management market generated volume of 51. Jun 18, 2018 e waste management rules, 2016, enacted since october 1, 2017, had further strengthened the existing rules. In todays scenario protecting the environment is one the biggest need.
These regulations may be cited as the environmental management and. Right now there are strict waste guidelines enacted by certain countries, however we as a humane society need to address this issue globally. Towards an ewaste management framework in kenya emerald. We are confident that this conference will not only play its part in raising. Republic of kenya request for proposals for consultancy to undertake development of an ewaste management strategy for the government ictarfp0120182019 issued on. The durban declaration on e waste management in africa the main issues related to an improvement of the current e waste management practices encountered on the african continent and elsewhere were synthesized in the durban declaration on e waste management in africa during the wastecon2008 in durban, south africa. Effective ewaste management is a small yet powerful step towards achieving this goal. The main aim of this research was to establish the current trends, opportunity and challenges in the management of e waste in kenya and make recommendations on measures to be taken to effectively manage or mitigate the effects of weee proliferation in kenya. Ewaste management in kenya presentation at the national week of awareness conference and exhibition on ewaste management 28th may 2014 2. Ewaste management must be integrated into hospital management policies and plans. This paper reports on patterns of household solid waste generation in two distinct residential. Supporting ghana to introduce a sustainable ewaste management system.
The presence of highly valuable material such as plastic in eproduct have encouraged the recovery of these materials from ewaste ewaste management at global level ewaste at global level in 2016 was around 44. E waste refers to all electrical or electronic equipment eee that is no longer functional, fit for purpose or has been discarded by the owner. Waste management in kenya iii nemamemr, december 2010 a publication of the national environment management authority, kenya nema. Ewaste disposal in kenya a case of mobile phone waste.
Ewaste disposal strategy by utility companies in kenya. Founded in 2010 and registered in 2016 by the ngo coordination board of kenya registration number op. The national environment management authority nema made a draft ewaste management policy in 2011 whose enforcement is far from implementation. The global ewaste production is assessed at 2050 mtyear 3, equal to % of the estimated global urban waste production 1636 mt 4, 2.
Kenya like other countries has embraced ict in both public and private sectors. Ewaste initiative kenya ewik is a non profit organization ngo, headquartered in nairobi, kenya. The ewaste guidelines pubished by nema in 2011 provides procedures for collecting, transporting and treatment of ewaste kenya has developed a proposed environmental management and coordination of ewaste regulation currently pending in parliament for approval the law demands all producers to register with the ewaste registry and. Ewaste management ppt free download as powerpoint presentation. Collection systems are inefficient and disposal systems are not environmentally friendly. Most of the research carried out in kenya has mostly investigated e waste management from the point of view of regulatory and policy frameworks. Electronic waste ewaste management in kenya kenya news. E waste is informally processed in many countries, but a highvolume of informal e waste recycling has been reported in china, ghana, nigeria, india, thailand, the philippines, and vietnam. E waste management in kenya the ict industry in kenya has been growing fairly fast rate compared to other countries in the east african region. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used. From the above citations, it is evident that previous studies did not effectively address the relationship between strategic evaluation of electronic waste management and disposal of cell phones especially in. Management of weee in most developing countries including kenya is done through the informal sector and this poses a. It further explores how other countries namely switzerland, south africa and. Mar 25, 2018 how nairobi can fix its serious waste problem.
Furthermore, the ewaste management market generated volume of 51. Integrated solid waste management sustainable development. The national environment management authority nema of kenya has already developed draft ewaste management regulations, which, when gazetted, are expected to provide an appropriate legal and institutional framework and mechanisms for the handling, collection, transportation, recycling and safe disposal of ewaste. As data on ewaste handling in eac countries is not publicly available.
Proper inventorization of ewaste in companies as an e. Draft ewaste regulations special issue kenya gazette. In wealthier countries, e waste will stand for 8% of the urban waste volume 5. An assessment of existing ewaste management systems in institutions of learning in ruiru subcounty, kiambu county nicholus kaloki, n n50140772009 a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of master of environmental planning and management in the school of environmental studies of. Overview on companies active in ewaste management 7 4. Box 72700600 nairobi parkroad business center 3rd floor suite 11.
An analysis of solid waste generation and waste management. Uae being on the forefront sets an example by implementing various strategies towards efficient recycling. Among the top ten cities generating ewaste, mumbai ranks first followed by. Ideho social and public policy masters programme in development and international cooperation department of social sciences and philosophy university of jyvaskyla finland autumn, 2012. National ewaste management strategy ministry of environment. Challenges and opportunities cities with increase in economic activities enormous levels of waste including hazardous and toxic wastes changing lifestyles composition of waste is also changing a growing realization of the negative impacts that wastes on environment, land, human health, climate and so on complexity, costs and coordination of waste management has. The environmental management and coordination act emca, 1999, is the framework law on environmental management and conservation. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus on. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus. It develops an ideal regulatory framework for ewaste management in kenya. The author further pointed out some challenges on the management of e waste in tanzania. How nairobi, kenya fixes its waste management problem.
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