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Illegal dumping of e-waste to attract jail term, fines in the new Bill

The Bill allows governors to establish ward consolidation sites for e-waste collection.

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by JULIUS OTIENO

News05 July 2025 - 05:58
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Nominated Senator Peris Tobiko /FILE

Producers of electronic waste may soon be required to dispose of it only in designated areas – or face a fine of Sh20,000 or six months in jail – if a new Bill is enacted into law.

The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill, 2025, outlines a comprehensive framework for managing electronic waste (e-waste) across the country.

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