Project Officer/Recycling Champion(2 vacancies)
December 19, 2024
Mombasa, Kenya, Thursday, 21st November 2024 – The Packaging Producer
Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO) has today officially launched the EPR Sensitization
Initiative, an educational campaign aimed at equipping manufacturers, producers, traders,
and importers with essential knowledge on the newly gazetted Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, 2024.
The high-level event featured insights and calls to action from key stakeholders,
emphasizing the collective responsibility in waste management.
Speaking at the event, H.E. Francis Thoya, Deputy Governor of Mombasa County, reaffirmed
his commitment to sustainable waste practices, noting, “This County will soon have a model
structure to drive the management and implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR). The success of EPR will not be achieved by the government alone, we need everyone to
see waste as a valuable resource.”
Also at the event, David Ongare, NEMA Director of Compliance, stressed the importance of
the regulations in fostering accountability and environmental sustainability. He further
stated, “These regulations provide a framework for producers and importers to take
responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products. Compliance is not just a legal
obligation, it’s a chance to contribute to a cleaner and healthier Kenya. We are fully
committed to supporting initiatives like PAKPRO’s to ensure the success of EPR nationwide.”
The KNCCI Mombasa Chapter, represented by Director, Dr. Tayba Hatimy, added, “Our role is
to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. The KNCCI Mombasa Chapter will
ensure that businesses in the county are well-informed about EPR regulations through
targeted seminars and engagements. We will guide businesses in integrating these
requirements into their operations, ultimately transforming Mombasa into a more sustainable
city.”Concluding the meeting, PAKPRO CEO Ms. Joyce Gachugi-Waweru emphasized the need for
collaboration and innovation to implement EPR regulations effectively. She stated, “The EPR
Sensitization Initiative is a critical milestone in aligning stakeholders with Kenya’s vision for
sustainable waste management. These regulations are not just a compliance
framework—they are a call to action for producers, importers, and traders to take
responsibility for their environmental impact. By fostering partnerships and building
awareness, we are paving the way for innovative, sustainable solutions that will drive positive
change. .”
The meeting, attended by over 80 stakeholders from waste collectors, manufacturers,
producers, traders, and importers, marked the first in a series of forums to be held across
all 47 counties over the next six months. These forums aim to ensure widespread
awareness and understanding of the EPR regulations, fostering collective action toward
sustainable waste management.
