KEPRO Kenya

Are you a coffee or chocolate enthusiast? KEPRO is partnering with Intra Africa Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week (IACCTW), an international exhibition that unites exhibitors from around the world to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of coffee and chocolate. Join us at the Glee Hotel from November 27th to 29th, 2024. We invite interested members to register as delegates or exhibitors and seize this opportunity to network, learn, and elevate your brand to a global audience. Take advantage of exclusive discounts on IACCTW registration until November 10! Save on exhibition stands and delegate passes by registering through KEPRO. Secure your spot now: Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYWQNC9w For more information, contact KEPRO Kenya: 254 795 177 205 IACCTW: 254 795 177 205 / 254 724 560 675

Huge milestone: Kenya has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainability with the official gazettement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) Regulations! As the first East African country and 2nd in Africa to enact such forward-thinking legislation, Kenya is leading the charge toward a circular economy that emphasizes sustainable product design and responsible waste management across product life cycles. This groundbreaking policy will drive waste reduction, encourage innovative eco-friendly practices, and support environmental preservation nationwide. It’s a major win for producer responsibility organizations and a demonstration to Kenya's commitment to a cleaner, greener future. We’re proud to support the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, along with NEMA, in making EPR a transformative reality that brings us closer to a sustainable future for generations to come! Click here to view the full regulations: https://lnkd.in/db84Dg_V #EPR #KEPROinAction #CircularEconomy #SustainableWasteManagement

Join us at the Intra Africa Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week (IACCTW) from November 27-29 at the Glee Hotel, Nairobi. We’re honored to announce that our CEO, James Odongo, will be speaking on circular economy practices, exploring EPR regulations and the importance of post-consumer waste management for coffee and chocolate brands. Seize this opportunity! Register now at https://lnkd.in/dYWQNC9w to join as a delegate or exhibitor. KEPRO members enjoy an exclusive discount. #KEPROinAction #IACCTW #CircularEconomy

Embracing circularity in our daily lives isn’t just a goal—it’s becoming a necessity. At our recent conference, we were inspired by industry leaders who shared their dedication to a sustainable, circular future. Fawzan Chaudhri, Head of Manufacturing and Real Estate at NCBA Group, discussed NCBA Group’s unwavering commitment to circular practices, building a legacy that protects the environment now and for future generations. Joseph Nyongesa, CEO of the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK), urged us to live circularity as a way of life, pushing beyond concept to real action. Mihaela Balan, Regional Team Leader at EU Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies), reminded us that everyone won simply by attending and learning more about the circular economy. Thierry Sanders, founder of the KOLEKT App, celebrated the audience’s curiosity about sustainable waste management, confident that such enthusiasm points us in the right direction. And Klaus Lehn Christensen, Regional Director of Danish Industry highlighted innovative "waste-to-art" projects as proof of the value in waste, affirming that 'Taka ni Mali'—waste truly is wealth. These insights reflect Kenya’s growing commitment to circularity, igniting new possibilities for a more sustainable future. #KEPROinAction #CircularEconomy #SustainableWasteManagement

Exploring Pathways to a Circular Economy at the 2nd Annual Circular Packaging Conference. At this year’s conference, leaders from across East Africa came together to share insights, challenges, and progress in driving sustainable practices. Here are some key takeaways that highlight the strides and strategies shaping our circular future: 🔹 EAC Harmonization: Nicholaus Ambwene, (Country Coordinator at PETpro Tanzania) emphasized Kenya’s lead in policy development, enabling quicker adoption of circular practices. Tanzania is on its way, working towards similar regulatory support to facilitate its transition. 🔹 Business Predictability: Miriam Chepchumba Bomett, Ag. Head of Policy, Research, and Advocacy at Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), underscored the need for a stable regulatory environment, essential for businesses to confidently invest in sustainable practices. 🔹 Waste Segregation: Henry Ochieng, CEO of KARA KENYA, highlighted the importance of building consumer awareness around waste segregation to boost recycling efforts and resource recovery. 🔹 Organic Waste Management: Susan Omingo, (Chairperson of the Pwani Circular Economy Association), discussed coastal efforts to manage and recycle organic waste, noting that source segregation helps preserve waste value and reduce landfill impact. 🔹 Standardization for Circularity: Albert Nyagechi of Chemical and Environmental Standards at the Kenya Bureau of Standards, explained the importance of lifecycle-focused standards that ensure products retain value, supporting circularity and sustainability. These discussions demonstrate the power of collaboration and policy alignment in paving the way for a sustainable, circular future in East Africa. #KACPC2024 #KEPROinAction #CircularEconomy #SustainableWasteManagement

At KEPRO, we’re proud to partner with innovators such as Bottle Logistics East Africa Limited, a leader in transforming the glass waste industry. Founded in 2019 and powered by a workforce that’s 67% women and 76% youth, Bottle Logistics recovers around 600 tons of glass monthly for #recycling and #reuse. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/dBcpE4Y2 to hear inspiring success stories from the industry and see the impact firsthand. #CircularEconomy #SustainableWastemanagement #KEPROCares #PartnersInSustainability

Happy Diwali to our KEPRO family!

What an unforgettable night at our inaugural SPICE Awards Dinner Gala! A full house came together for an evening filled with inspiration, education, and pure celebration. We had the honor of recognizing outstanding trailblazers in six unique categories, each shaping the future with their incredible contributions. From thought-provoking discussions to joyful networking moments, this gala marked the start of a new tradition celebrating excellence and innovation. Here’s to the changemakers leading the way forward!🎉 #SPICEAwards2024 #KACPC2024 #KEPROinAction

KEPRO led by the CEO James Odongo yesterday hosted representatives from the County Government of Murang'a led by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐌-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞. During the meeting, KEPRO's CEO shared the organization’s overall mandate including its upstream and downstream interventions geared towards accelerating Kenya's realization of a #CircularEconomy. The County Minister provided an in-depth overview of their #WasteManagement progress at the county level. Together, we identified strategic areas for collaboration, focusing on joint initiatives to raise awareness, create jobs, and improve the recycling ecosystem in the devolved unit. These discussions were rooted in KEPRO's core value of #collaboration, aimed at building genuine partnerships and ensuring transparency with all public and private stakeholders. #KEPROinAction #KEPROImpact #CircularEconomy

The #KEPRO board and secretariat is deeply grateful to the esteemed judges of the inaugural Sustainable Packaging, Innovation, and Circular Economy Awards (SPICE Awards) for their invaluable time, wisdom, and efforts in selecting our winners from numerous outstanding submissions. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in ensuring the success of this event. Because of their hard work, we now proudly have our first #KEPRO Ambassadors for Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management. Thank you; Klaus Lehn Christensen, Regional Manager DI East Africa, Mumbi Keega Managing Director Dow East Africa, Joseph Murabula, CEO, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), Zippy Ondisa Shiyoya, Director Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK) and Dr. Isabela Bonatto, Solid waste Management and Circular Economy Expert Chief of staff, WEEE Centre for helping us recognize and celebrate innovation and sustainability in our industry. #KACPC2024 #KEPROAnnualConference2024 #KEPROinAction #CircularEconomy