Audio By Vocalize
Kenya is grappling with an electronic waste crisis, with the latest survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showing that the country generated 55,956 tonnes of e-waste in 2025.
Of this waste, 21,942 tonnes came from small household equipment like electric kettles, microwave ovens and radios, followed by temperature-exchange equipment such as air conditioners, freezers and refrigerators which generated 10,996 tonnes.
Meanwhile, information communication technology equipment like mobile phones, computers and printers contributed 6,608 tonnes of e-waste.
Several studies have shown that e-waste, if not handled properly, poses a threat to not only the environment but also animal and human health, with long term effects linked to the loss of biodiversity.
