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.
Our Focus Areas
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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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 […]
5th SIB Conference on CE report
Sustainable Inclusive Business the change Agent, held a preview webinar of our Annual Circular Economy Conference which brought together companies and stakeholders to share knowledge and good practices in various sectors. Through inspiration, initiatives and facilitation and connection the session created a platform to set goals that will create a sustainable and inclusive economy. [embeddoc […]
Single Use Plastics Trend Report
With the bans on single use plastic use and carrier bags, Kenya is among the first movers in a worldwide trend towards a cleaner and healthier environment, even though other countries are taking impactful steps in the same direction as well. In this trend report, Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB Kenya) provides more insights into the […]
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 […]
Kenya and the Netherlands Working together towards Circular Agriculture in Kenya
By adopting increasingly circular, regenerative, and inclusive farming practices, Kenya has shown great potential to make its second-largest industry more sustainable overall. For instance, circular agriculture is enabling Kenya to mitigate climate change, elevate its food quality and improve security. In recent years, Kenya and the Netherlands worked together to optimize Kenya’s agriculture sector by […]
1st SIB Conference Report
The first Private Sector Conference on Sustainable and Inclusive Business, held on the 27th of April this year at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa brought together members of the private sector, public sector, civil society and academia, working on various issues to speed up the process of creating sustainable and inclusive businesses in Kenya. […]
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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