Our Roadmap
Mission to Denmark
Developed the Kenya Plastic Action Plan
Development of the model PRO business plan
KEPRO was launched and incorporated from KAM
Our Foundation
Mission
To foster inclusive platforms for players from production to recycling towards the Zero Waste concept for Circular Economy in Kenya.
Purpose
Accelerating the growth of the Recycling Economy leading to a Circular Economy for the sake of our future generations & our natural environment that is embedded within the environmental laws & legal framework of Kenya.
Vision
An open & collaborative partnership with all stakeholders in the packaged goods value chain committed to building a transparent & impactful extended producer responsibility scheme to fund awareness & capacity building to accelerate Kenya from the linear & recycling economy to the Circular Economy.
Core Values That Drive Us
Collaboration
Building true partnerships, collaboration, and transparency with all public and private stakeholders.
Commitment
Putting sustainability and the environment first in all strategies, policies, and actions.
Circular Economy
Developing the circular economy in Kenya by growing the recycling ecosystem.
Community
Working together to make a positive impact on the environment and future generations.
KEPRO's Non-Hazardous Waste Value Chain Solution
KEPRO is bringing together key players in the packaging industry for the non-hazardous products waste value chain to address post-consumer waste in Kenya.
- Plastics
- Flexible/Polythene Plastics
- PET Plastics
- Rigid/Hard Plastics
- Papers & Carton
- Glass
- Aluminium
- Composites
How We Operate
How We Operate
As a PRO (Producer Responsibility Organisation), we support our members by developing & implementing EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) schemes to increase recycling capacity & local value addition within Kenya—leading to a cleaner environment & creating more jobs.
We also help members improve upstream design to use more recycled & renewable materials, increase the reuse & repair of packaging before recycling, and ultimately transition all packaging materials to circular design.
Why KEPRO: Our Uniqueness
- Incubated from KAM in 2017 with inputs & alignment of all stakeholders
- EPR model based on global best practices adapted for local reality
- Widest Board representation from all private sector value chain stakeholders
- KEPROms – a robust & secure system to manage annual membership applications & monthly volume declarations
Media Hub
Voices for a Collaborative Circular Economy
"A green circular economy is what our environment is yearning for today and KEPRO is front and center of delivering this ambition on time and in full."
Stephen Muli
KEPRO Board Chair | BAT"Our continued existence as the human race is dependent on the planet's survival. We must go all in and embrace circular economy to protect and conserve our environment and ensure we leave a better planet and future for our children and children's children."
Arnolda Shiundu
BAT"If we need to improve our environment, the solution is less pollution and more recycling."
Meehir Shah
Devken Enterprises Ltd"Part of solving Africa's grand challenges begins with impacting the immediate society through cleaner, healthier and better environment. I am doing my part, are you?"
Isaiah Mumo
Operations Officer | KEPRO Secretariat"We don't get a second chance because we don't have a spare planet... embracing the circular economy will right the wrongs of past generations & create a responsible economic future for next generations."
Akshay Shah
Silafrica Plastics & Packaging Intl Ltd"I am proud Kenya is leading in discussions & implementation of circular economy which can support economic development by creating opportunities while ensuring a clean environment for all."
Leonard Kareko
DOW Chemicals"As main players in the Recycling value chain, we've all along envisioned a round table platform where producers and waste collectors could converse. This has now come to pass; with KEPRO our environment will never be the same again."
Richard Kainika
Kenya Association of Waste Recyclers"We have the greatest opportunity of the century to divert waste from landfills and move towards a circular economy by continuously recycling. With KEPRO, we may not recycle all packaging, but it's a big step toward a cleaner environment."
Dip Shah
PILStrategic Partners
National & Local Govt
Engage KEPRO to partner with private sector voluntary EPR development & for national EPR legislation & regulation, and engage KEPRO to support stakeholders at country & sub-county levels.
Business Membership Organisations
Engage KEPRO to provide value to BMO members through KEPRO membership to align with PRO and EPR voluntary & mandatory regulations, and understand & engage in opportunities as Kenya shifts to the Recycling and Circular Economy.
Consumers
Consumer means the end user of a product. KEPRO will provide to consumers through its media platforms education & awareness of the need to shift from a Linear to a Recycling & Circular Economy, including awareness of sustainable brands & supply chain partners, and invitation to participate in environment impact activities.
International Partners
Engage KEPRO to partner for cross-sharing global best practices & grant funding to subsidise specialist & technical resources & technology access.
Entrepreneur Maker Community
This community refers to innovators in developing & commercialising products made from post-consumer waste materials. KEPRO aims to support this community through the formation of a Recycling & Circular Economy innovation incubator.
General Public
KEPRO will increase awareness & education about how Kenya's environment can be improved by adopting Recycling & Circular Economy Models, and showcase individuals, companies and regulators who are making this happen in Kenya.
KEPRO Board of Directors
KEPRO Secretariat
