1、00Waste management and circular economy investment opportunity in Kenya2Invest Kenya also thanks the following companies for their time,insights,and expertise shared through stakeholder meetings and interviews:Agile Consulting,Augusto&Co,British High Commission,C40 Cities,Centre for Environment Just
2、ice and Development,ECCL Kenya,Ecovibe.Ke,EPROK,FCDO,Greenlead Services,Haprok,KAM,KARA,KCIC,Kenya Association of Waste Recyclers,Kenya Development Cooperation,Kenya Development Corporation,Kenya National Waste Pickers Welfare Association,KEPSA,KEPSA Consult,Kenyatta University,McKinsey Kenya,MECCF,
3、Netfund,NSE,Open Capital,PAKPRO,RETRAK,Taka Taka Solutions,UNCTAD,WEEE Centre,GGGI AcknowledgementsShowcasing waste and circular economy investment opportunities in Kenya18Actions required to unlock further investment opportunities at scale27Appendix285Waste and Circular Economy investments as an op
4、portunity for commercial,socioeconomic and environmental returnsTable of contents4Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in how it views and values waste.What has long been framed as a growing waste challenge is,in reality,a gateway to a broader circular economy one built on innovation,new business models
5、,and smarter resource use.Waste is not simply a management issue,it is a catalyst for rethinking how products are designed,used,recovered,and regenerated.Across our cities and counties,materials that are discarded every day hold significant value.With the right systems,policies,and investment framew
6、orks,this sector can generate thousands of dignified jobs,stimulate small and medium-sized enterprises,attract private capital,and catalyze new industries in recycling,organics,circular manufacturing,and resource recovery.Structured effectively,waste can become a driver of inclusive growth,innovatio