KEPSA Takes the EPR Conversation to Mombasa in a Move to Assist Compliance among Businesses

[Mombasa, 13th March 2024]: The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its knowledge center, the Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), has today successfully hosted a highly collaborative sensitization workshop in Mombasa. This workshop, supported by USAID and Prosper Africa, was a joint effort to encourage proactive compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation among private sector […]

Kenya Plastics Pact & WWF-Kenya Drive Plastic Recycling Efforts Amid EPR Implementation

(Nairobi, Kenya, March 8th, 2024): In a significant move towards environmental responsibility, leading plastic producers and users in Kenya, including Bidco Africa, Line Plast Group, Bio Food Products Ltd, Silafrica, and Taka Taka Solutions, have joined forces to commit to re-designing and producing more sustainable and recyclable packaging. This is under the stewardship of the […]

Government Says Anyone Introducing a Product in the Kenyan Market Must Comply With EPR

29th February 2024 – Nairobi: In a bold move to ensure compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations (EPR), the government has today issued a clarion call to action for producers introducing any product in the Kenyan market, either locally produced or imported, to comply with the regulation. “The Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022 presents a […]

Government Calls on Manufacturing Industry to Embrace Sustainable Production Practices

28th February 2024 – Nairobi: The Kenyan government has urged manufacturers to transcend the confines of conventional manufacturing and forge a new paradigm that embraces circular design models. “To spark sustainability, let us reimagine our systems, for in their transformation lies the key to unlocking the boundless potential of a circular economy,” said Eng. Festus […]

UNEA-6: KEPSA Underscores the Role of Circular Economy in Meeting Equitable and Just Environmental Goals

27th February, 2024. Nairobi: The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), which was a co-convening partner in the UN Science-Policy Business Forum on the Environment special session organized at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) today, has stressed the urgency to transition to a circular economy to achieve a sustainable future amid […]

KEPSA and WRAP Strengthen Partnership to Tackle the Challenges of Plastic Pollution in Kenya

Nairobi, 16th February 2024 – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-K), hosted WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) CEO Ms. Harriet Lamb this week. WRAP is a climate action NGO working worldwide on plastics, food loss and waste, textiles, and a circular economy to tackle the causes of the climate […]

Kenya Plastics Pact Participates in First Ever in-person Meeting of Global Plastics Pacts Network Held in South Africa

On Friday, January 23rd, 2024, the first ever meeting of the international members of the Plastics Pact Network convened in South Africa, with delegates from around the world meeting in Cape Town. The inaugural three-day intensive programme is a chance for all to share experiences and knowledge to accelerate critical work reducing the global impact […]

KEPSA Underscores the Pivotal Role that Social Enterprises Play in Fostering Inclusive Economic Growth

[Mombasa, 30th November 2023] – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its knowledge centre, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), is increasingly championing inclusive economic growth through the support and recognition of social enterprises in Mombasa, Kenya. Being a hub of diverse industries, the county presents a unique opportunity to develop a symbiotic ecosystem that […]

KEPSA Keen on Facilitating Practical Learning for Entrepreneurs Through Established Businesses

Sustainable Inclusive Business, the knowledge Centre under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has finalized a 3-month Mentorship Program in Social Entrepreneurship. The mentorship focused on enhancing the knowledge and understanding of key topics such as Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing, Financial Literacy and Business Planning, Digital Marketing, Social Impact and Sustainability, Collaboration and Networking […]

GOVERNMENT COMMENDS THE PRIVATE SECTOR’S ROLE IN BOLSTERING KENYA’S SUSTAINABILITY POSITION

The Kenyan Government has lauded the private sector players’ contribution to strengthening the country’s sustainability position. The sector’s bold and unprecedented efforts and investments set Kenya apart as a country determined to become a global reference point and case study in sustainable waste management with an ultimate national goal of zero waste. In a statement […]