A Kenyan startup has been picked among top three most innovative enterprises in Africa keen on tackling development challenges. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE Center) emerged as first runners up at this year’s Sankalp Africa Awards that were held online, earlier on in the month.
Weee Center’s mission is Securing a green and safe environment through the provision of e-waste management services.
Improper disposal of electronic waste, or e-waste exposes the environment to toxins. These toxins result in elevated risks of cancer and developmental and neurological disorders. Globally, some 51.3 million tonnes of e-waste are generated annually while in Kenya, slightly more than 50 thousand tonnes are produced.