Visit to WEEE Centre

In March 2017, a group of 20 partners travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, for a learning journey around Digital Innovation. One stop during the trip was at the WEEE Centre (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre), a partner of WorldLoop.

After a warm welcome, Seth Munyambu, Manager, explained the process of collection, dismantling and sorting of e-waste. The participants also had the chance to see advanced technologies for the treatment of e-waste, such as cable strippers, plastic shredders and CRT cutters. The WEEE Centre is a clear example of a sustainable solution for e-waste in East Africa. It is also a unique solution; built out of containers, the WEEE Centre has now relocated to the Embakasi neighborhood. It has been conducting many e-waste awareness campaigns with the aim of specifically engaging corporate companies, recognising that companies have quality end-of-life ICT and a greater need to offset e-waste.