Besides, as Kenya, like many other developing countries, becomes more dependent on technology, more such waste will be generated, aggravating the problem of electronic waste disposal and its disastrous effects on the environment. One option that some people have already taken is informal e-waste recycling. RECYCLING SYSTEM NEEDEDThen there are irresponsible companies that auction their electronic waste to backstreet recyclers who pick only a few components then tossthe rest into the environment. Mr Justin Labby, the managing director of Enviroserve East Africa, is also in the business of collecting and recycling e-waste. “Solar products are slowly becoming a disaster,” he said, adding that they have set up collection points at Safaricom outlets, where individuals can dispose of their used electronic items.

Source: Daily Nation January 22, 2018 15:33 UTC