Kenya’s Circular Economy Moment — A 10-Year Blueprint for What Comes Next

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian probes into Kenya's progress towards a circular economy, addressing the hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead. While the country has shown great ambition, the country's success now hinges on execution, particularly in integrating necessary components such as informal workers and scalable infrastructure within a resilient, sustainable system. Some key areas of focus include strengthening regulation enforcement and integrating data visibility into governance. Brian asserts that these diligent actions could yield far-reaching benefits beyond waste management, positioning Kenya as a regional hub amidst globally shifting markets. However, a lack of action could lead to gradual underperformance and missed opportunities. This cogent discussion emphasizes governing complexity with consistency and solidifying enduring systems in the coming decade. Kenya’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations to take effect on May 5, 2025 | Sustainable Packaging Middle East & Africa - The No.1 Paper, Packaging & Recycling Industry Magazine & WebsiteCounties blamed for failure to adopt waste management plants - The Standardhttps://theexchange.africa/Kenya Plastics Pact & WWF-Kenya Drive Plastic Recycling Efforts Amid EPR Implementation – Kenya Plastics Pact