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.
Our Services
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:
Our Project Portfolio
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- Biodiversity Conservation
- Blue Economy
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- Plastic Pollution
- Plastic Waste Management
- Portfolio
- Projects & Programs
- Redisigning Plastic Designs
- Reports & Insights
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 […]
Private Sector Transition to Circular Economy and Associated Bottlenecks
A paradigm shift to a circular economy presents multidimensional benefits to businesses, brands, consumers, and societies by moving away from the traditional linear economic model of take-make-use-dispose to an environmentally conscious development approach. The application of circular economy approaches in human development provides a pathway to using renewable energy, sustainable packaging alternatives, product redesign, reuse [...]
STATE OF AFFAIRS: Policies, Regulations and Laws that Address the Harmful Effects of Single-Use Plastics in the East African Community
Through meaningful partnerships between government agencies and the private sector, Kenya is on a path to strategically integrating circularity in key sectors that will result in the development of new businesses active in redesigning, recycling and waste management. It will increase sustainable economic development and resilience. [embeddoc url="https://sustainableinclusivebusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Report-East-Africans-Let’s-Unite-for-Change.pdf" download="all"]
NoSUP (Singe Use Plastics) USe Campaign
No SUP Use Campaign (No Single Use Plastics Use) Eliminating Problematic & Unnecessary Single‑Use Plastics in Kenya’s Hospitality & Tourism Sector Lead: Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) Strategic Partners: WWF Kenya, KEBS, NEMA, Sustainable Inclusive Business – KEPSA (SIB‑K) Launched: 29 October 2025 Official Public Unveiling: 10th Annual Circular Economy Conference – 19–20 November 2025 a [...]
Report – East Africans, Let’s Unite for Change
Policies, Regulations and Laws that Address the Harmful Effects of Single-Use Plastics in the East African Community. The East African Community (the “EAC”), whose member states are Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, have each taken legislative action in relation to certain SUP items (mainly plastic bags) in order to reduce the detrimental [...]
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 […]
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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