Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered ewaste. It is estimated that 15,000 tons of used computers and mobile phones are shipped to kenya every year, flooding in from the west, especially the u. A challenge for sustainable development journal of. The national ewaste management strategy is a fiveyear plan covering the period 201920 to 202324. Kenya opens first ewaste management plant network world. Rapid urbanization and consequent collapse of solid waste management of cities is a global phenomenon and kenya is no exception. Founded in 2010 and registered in 2016 by the ngo coordination board of kenya registration number op. Ewaste management ppt free download as powerpoint presentation. Pdf towards an ewaste management framework in kenya. This chapter investigates how the east african community eac governments, i.
The first choice of disposal of a waste item is into the environment i. 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. Feb 01, 2017 the weee centre processed approximately 200 tonnes of waste in 2016, which is about 1% of kenyas total ewaste production. Institutional framework that spells out stakeholder collaboration in implementation of the policy, including ministry of information and communications technology, ministry of finance, planning. It further explores how other countries namely switzerland, south africa and. 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 e waste proliferation in kenya. 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.
Training health care workers in health care waste management hospitals and other health care facilities have a responsibility to care for the environment and public healthparticularly in relation to injection safety and the waste they produce. 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. However, its vision and aspiration spans a medium to long term period of about 10 years. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used. Europe is the second broadest generator of e waste per citizen, with an average of 16. Furthermore, the e waste management market generated volume of 51. This paper reports on patterns of household solid waste generation in two distinct residential zones that make up. 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. An analysis of solid waste generation and waste management. Republic of kenya machakos county gazette supplement acts, 2015 nairobi, 26th february, 2016 content act page the machakos county ewaste management act, 2015 1 printed and published by the government printer, nairobi. The disposal of ewaste in kenya remains a challenge. This book highlights hazardous inorganic chemicals found in ewaste, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, gallium, iridium, and.
Kenya like other countries has embraced ict in both public and private sectors. This paper reports on patterns of household solid waste generation in two distinct residential. Mar 30, 2014 there are also suspected e waste dump sites in a number of other african countries. Ewaste management in east african community edgar napoleon asiimwe edgarnapoleon. Overview of health care waste treatment and disposal 7. Handbook of electronic waste management 1st edition. E waste initiative kenya ewik is a non profit organization ngo, headquartered in nairobi, kenya.
In a press release by unep, 2010, kenya is estimated to generate ewaste that amount to 17350 tonnes per year. Analysis of statutory and regulatory framework francis mbago research paper undergraduate law miscellaneous publish your bachelors or masters thesis, dissertation, term paper or essay. 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. This strategy applies both to the national and county governments. Findings e waste is an emerging stream of solid waste in kenya. From smallscale traders to a company processing hundreds of tonnes of ewaste, we explore nairobis relationship with a burgeoning waste stream and visit the people turning it. This strategic direction is pertinent in aligning the short to mediumterm interventions into the perspective plan for ewaste management. The smallest in terms of total e waste made, oceania was the largest generator of e waste per citizen 17. Consultancy to undertake development of an ewaste management strategy for the government 1.
Computers for schools kenya cfsk has opened east africas first e waste management plant in embakasi, kenya, to handle the regions electronic recycling needs. The national environment management authority nema made a draft ewaste management policy in 2011 whose enforcement is far from implementation. Computers for schools kenya cfsk has opened east africas first ewaste management plant in embakasi, kenya, to handle the regions electronic recycling needs. The books authors offer a detailed presentation of ewaste handling methods that also includes examples to further demonstrate how they work in the. Kenya has no specific national policy on e waste but the ict sector policy recognises the problem. Ewaste initiative kenya ewik is a non profit organization ngo, headquartered in 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. Kenya upops from msw and hcw ppg phase na kyrgyzstan pcb management 950 25 t d kyrgyzstan upops from hcwm 1,425 3 gteq latvia pcb management 999. Kenya is staring at an electronic waste crisis due to the. The study established that there is strong relationship between effective strategic evaluation management and cell phone disposal. Although kenya has developed guidelines for ewaste management 2010, ewaste management is still largely handled by the informal sector jua kali.
Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre. 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. In wealthier countries, e waste will stand for 8% of the urban waste volume 5. 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. Republic of kenya request for proposals for consultancy to undertake development of an e waste management strategy for the government ictarfp0120182019 issued on. Ewaste disposal strategy by utility companies in kenya. Electronic waste or ewaste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Guide for training health workers in health care waste. 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.
According to a unep press release, the us sold 350 million second hand computer units in 2004 and 3 billion units in 2010 to asia and africa. Tackling hazardous chemicals pollution is an important area of gefs. Weee centre managing ewaste for a safe environment. National environmental management authority nema 2003. It develops an ideal regulatory framework for ewaste management in kenya. The object and purpose of this act is to a establish the institutional framework necessary for purposes of ensuring an efficient ewaste management in the county. Roles and responsibilities in health care waste management 8. It develops an ideal regulatory framework for e waste management in kenya. National ewaste management strategy ministry of environment. The durban declaration on ewaste management in africa the main issues related to an improvement of the current ewaste management practices encountered on the african continent and elsewhere were synthesized in the durban declaration on ewaste management in africa during the wastecon2008 in durban, south africa. 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. Collection systems are inefficient and disposal systems are not environmentally friendly.
E waste recycling plant pcb board recycling and gold refining process suny group duration. 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. Solid waste management in african cities east africa. International best practices and case studies begin with a brief summary of the environmental challenges associated with the approaches used in international ewaste handling.
The greatest challenges facing kenya in the management of weee include. The national environment management authority published the guidelines for ewaste management in kenya nema, 2010 where the categories of ewaste are explained in great detail. The environmental management and coordination act emca, 1999, is the framework law on environmental management and conservation. The author further pointed out some challenges on the management of e waste in tanzania. Pdf electronic waste management in ghana issues and. The production and use of electrical and electronic equipment eee continues to grow in both developing and developed countries therefore increasing the. Strategic evaluation of electronic waste and cell phone disposal was conducted by the researchers in kisumu county, kenya.
Chemicals and waste management for sustainable development publication showcases lessons from 11 case studies around the world, funded by the global environment facility gef as the main funding mechanism for the stockholm convention on pops. Waste management in kenya iii nemamemr, december 2010 a publication of the national environment management authority, kenya nema. Developing and implementing a facility health care waste. 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. In kenya, the challenge of solid waste management is real gakungu, 2011. 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. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus. Electronic waste ewaste management in kenya kenya news.
Informal processing of ewaste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and. The management of waste always requires an understanding of the concept of waste. Proper inventorization of ewaste in companies as an e. The existing management practices related to ewaste in kenya are poor to say the. Tanzania produces between 2,000 and 3,000 tons of ewaste annually and there is no formal recycling. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. The market for recyclers in kenya is expanding, and with. Ewaste becoming a major enviroment, health concern. Toxicology and public health issues discusses the major public health concerns due to the presence of toxic chemicals that are generated from improper recycling and disposal practices of electronic waste ewaste.
Mar 01, 2016 the national environment management authority published the guidelines for ewaste management in kenya nema, 2010 where the categories of ewaste are explained in great detail. 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. Pdf the production and use of electrical and electronic equipment eee continues to grow in both. 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. Proper inventorization of ewaste in companies as an ewaste. Moreover, there are a lot of donations from other countries. For kenya, as we strive to achieve economic growth and poverty re. Ewaste management formal sector main formal sector players in weee management are computer for schools kenyacfsk operating the waste electronic and electrical equipment centre the cfsk distributes refurbished computers to schools and after replacement the old ones are collected for recycling at their weee centre. The main goal of the research is to enlighten policy makers and government agencies on the steps that.
Most of the research carried out in kenya has mostly investigated e waste management from the point of view of regulatory and policy frameworks. The boom in the consumption of electronic products also come with a price to be paid the management of the endofuse products, or the ewaste. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus on. According to a kenya status report, the country generated 3,000 metric tones of e waste in 2007. Types of ewaste and examples of equipment mazingira safi. Ewaste management in kenya july, 2008 researched and presented by project supported by hewlett packard corporation hp, swiss federal. Aktsoglou department of production engineering and management, school of engineering, democritus university of thrace, 67100, xanthi, greece.
Kenya is one and it is urgently trying to enact legislation to target disposal of used electronics. Guide for training health workers in health care waste management. The aim of this study was to evaluate current ewaste management policies strategies and practices and provides. Findings ewaste is an emerging stream of solid waste in kenya. Boniface mbithi, general manager of the centre, says the proliferation. Electronic waste or ewaste is a relatively new addition to the evergrowing list of hazardous waste being deposited in the.
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