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AWWS II

Africa Waste is Wealth Series

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Accelerating Sustainable Green Initiatives and Highlighting East Africa's Plastic Policy Ambitions

ALN House, Nairobi, Kenya

8th - 9th October 2024

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About the Series
The inaugural AWWS conference in June 2023 set the stage for a paradigm shift in waste management across East Africa. Building on this momentum, AWWS II represents a significant leap forward in our collective efforts to transform waste from a burden into a valuable resource. This year's summit is the result of a powerful collaboration between TakaTaka Ni Mali (TTNM), ALN Kenya, The Flipflopi Project, and the East African Business Council (EABC), uniting diverse expertise to drive meaningful change.

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Charting the Evolution: From Packaging to E-Waste Management
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Exploring Biohazard Challenges:
Risks and Solutions
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Networking: Connecting Investors with Trailblazing Waste Management Projects
Financial Inroads: Accessing Investors and Funding for Sustainable Impact
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Innovative Sponsorship: The Thought Platform Driving Sustainable Change
Sector Collaboration: Partnering with Key Stakeholders for Sustainable Solutions.
What is New About AWWS II?

Through its outlined objectives, Africa Waste to Wealth Series 2 aims to establish a solid foundation for enduring change by leveraging policy, making sustainability not just a goal but a way of life. The initiative seeks to mobilize resources through partnerships and collaborations, investing in technology and infrastructure for waste management to promote best practices and integrate circular economy principles for overall sustainability. This conference, driven by the collective wisdom of participants, strives to redefine waste management, viewing it not as a predicament but as a canvas of possibilities. It represents a commitment to interweaving diverse perspectives, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices into a rich tapestry that portrays a greener and more resilient future for Africa.

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What is New About AWWS II?
AWWS II is a unique way of champion transformative change through cutting-edge innovation and strong global partnerships, like our collaboration with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). By leveraging innovative sponsorship models and strategic financial investments, we're launching groundbreaking new initiatives that perfectly align with our vision for a sustainable future of waste management.
Charting the Evolution: From Packaging to E-Waste Management
Innovative Sponsorship: The Thought Platform Driving Sustainable Change

Sector Collaboration: Partnering with Key Stakeholders for Sustainable Solutions.

Exploring Biohazard Challenges: Risks and Solutions
Investment Networking: Connecting Investors with Trailblazing Waste Management Projects

Financial Inroads: Accessing Investors and Funding for Sustainable Impact

Why Attend?
Attend?
The AWWS II aims to transform waste management perceptions in Africa, positioning waste
as a valuable resource for economic growth and sustainability. By convening government,
industry, academia, and civil society stakeholders, the summit facilitates dialogue and
collaboration on innovative solutions. Through high-level forums, workshops, and
networking, it fosters action towards a circular economy that harnesses waste's potential
while reducing its environmental impact.
AWWS II Concept Note
Collaboration Opportunities
Peer to peer learning and collaboration of industries to align and understand their role in the waste management ecosystem
Enviromental Compliance
Enabling industries to understand the journey to environmental compliance requirements at the local and global levels, including ESG management.
Policy Development
Private sector contribution to waste management policy development and implementation at the regional and country levels.
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To showcase Africa’s successes and ongoing efforts in plastic policy and promote the single-use plastic legislation currently under discussion in East Africa.
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To showcase the role of technology in addressing consumer insights, data management, and disclosures of sustainability initiatives. (Ecoloop)
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To discuss the development of plastic standards across the continent, and collaboration between stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and international organizations, in addressing plastic pollution.
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To strengthen capacities for integrated waste management systems to foster the adoption of circular economy initiatives.
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To discuss successful regulation approaches and other plastic policies with trade implications.
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AWWS II Speakers
Mary Ngechu
Founder & Patron
TakaTaka Ni Mali
Ms. Leigh Stubblefield
Deputy
British High Commission Kenya
Hon. Wilber Ottichilo
Governor
Vihiga County and Chair Council of Governors for Environment and Climate Change
Hon. Alfred Ombudo K’Ombudo
Principal Secretary
Trade, Government of Kenya
Hon. Françoise Uwumukiza
Chairperson
Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources, East African Legislative Assembly
James Law
President
International Solid Waste Association
Dr. Jane Nyakang’o
CEO
Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre
Adrian Raphael Njau
Ag. Executive Director
East Africa Business Community
Rosa Nduati
Managing Partner
ALN Kenya
Henry Ochieng
CEO
Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA)
Faith Macharia
Partner
ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna
Dr. Henrique Pacini
Economic Officer
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Joyce Gachugi
CEO
Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization
Sandeep Main
Partner, Head of Private Enterprise
KPMG East Africa
Mamo Boru Mamo
Director General
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya
Ms. Eva Muhia
Commissioner
Nairobi Rivers Commission
Luck Ochieng
Managing Director
Unilever East Africa
Dr. Valentina Russo
Senior Engineer
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Carole Kariuki
CEO
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Judith Sidi
Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs
KCB Group
Kristen Linscott
Manager and supporting policy and market engagement
Verra's Plastic Waste Reduction Program
Davina Ngei
Program Manager
The Flipflopi Project
Ms. Anita Siro
Environment and Biodiversity Officer
British High Commission
Ronny Laudien
Senior manager
Acccenture Song
James Boyd Moss
Founder
Mananasi Fibre
Adam Hidana
Senior officer
Systemiq
Innovation
Discover innovative approaches to enhance resource recovery and reduce environmental
impact within our waste management ecosystem.
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Ecoloop

Ecoloop, created by Taka Taka Ni Mali, is a cutting-edge waste management system that utilizes technology to monitor waste movement, conversion, and environmental impact assessment.
Conference structure; Hybrid Attendance Model
In-person Attendance
To offer the benefit of real-time engagement, spontaneous conversations
Virtual webinar event atmosphere and networking opportunities
Opportunity To ensure that participants who are unable to travel to Nairobi can attend the conference.
Spotlight sessions for innovators
One on one sessions with the circular economy innovators in the market.
Panel discussions
Composed of members with different perspectives on the subject matter to ensure a wholistic and full discussion
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Conference Schedule

Day 1 (8th October 2024)

9:30 – 9:45 am

Guest arrival and registration

10:00 -10:20 am

Welcome Remarks

Rosa Nduati-Mutero – Managing Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna

Opening Remarks

Mary Ngechu – Patron & Founder, TakaTaka Ni Mali

10:30-11:00 am

Keynote Speech (Hybrid)

Chief Guest & Invited Guests speeches.

  • Ms. Leigh Stubblefield – Deputy British High Commissioner to Kenya
  • James Law – President, International Solid Waste Association
  • Luck Ochieng – Managing Director, Unilever East Africa
  • Carole Kariuki – Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).

11:00 -11:15 am

Community Voices on Integrated Waste Management

Speakers:

  • Monica Njeri – Nanyuki, Laikipia County
  • Francis Muriithi – Karatina, Nyeri County
  • Evans Otieno – Dandora, Nairobi County
11:00 – 12:30 pm

Panel 1: Exploring opportunities for community engagement in integrated waste management

This session emphasizes the vital role of communities in integrated waste management, showcasing how active participation can drive sustainable practices. By fostering strong relationships among residents and waste pickers, we can effectively address local waste challenges. While technology can enhance communication and data sharing, the core of successful waste management lies in empowering communities. Participants will explore strategies to strengthen community involvement, advocate for waste pickers’ rights, and develop integrated approaches that benefit both the environment and local livelihoods.

Setting the scene: The Global report on living income and the Case Study of
Project STOP in Indonesia

  • Adam Hidana – Senior Officer, Systemiq
  • Ronny Laudien – Senior Manager, Acccenture Song

Session Keynote:
Hon. Wilber Otichilo – Governor of Vihiga County and Chair
Council of Governors for Environment and Climate Change

Panel conversation:

Moderator: Faith Macharia, Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna

Speakers:

  • Hon. Wilber Otichilo – Governor of Vihiga County and Chair
    Council of Governors for Environment and Climate Change
  • Mamo Boru Mamo – Director General, National Environment
    Management Authority Kenya
  • Mary Ngechu – Patron & Founder, TakaTaka Ni Mali
  • Henry Ochieng – CEO, Kenya Alliance of Residents Association

2:30 – 4:00 PM

Panel 2: Thinking outside the sink: Driving sustainable organic pollution-control strategies through trade

The session will explore how trade and regional incentives can drive the adoption of technologies for sustainable organic waste management. Experts will highlight barriers to circularity and share solutions that enhance regional collaboration. With insights from East African initiatives, the panel will highlight key barriers to circularity and offer practical solutions to enhance South-South cooperation.

Moderator: Dr. Henrique Pacini – Economic Officer, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Panelist:

  • PS. Alfred Ombudo K’Ombudo – Principal Secretary, Trade, Government of Kenya
  •  Hon. Françoise Uwumukiza – Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources, East African Legislative Assembly
  • Ms. Anita Siro – Environment and Biodiversity Officer, British High Commission: Supporting circularity of organic waste in East Africa
  •  Ms. Eva Muhia – Commissioner, Nairobi Rivers Commission
  •  Dr. Jane Nyakango – CEO, Kenyan National Cleaner Production Centre
  •  Mr. James Boyd-Moss – Founder, Mananasi Fibre

4:00 – 5:00 pm

Panel 3: The role of Plastic Credits and Outcomes-Based Financing in National EPR & waste Regulations in East Africa

Panelists will offer perspectives on the opportunities for mitigating plastic waste through plastic credits, addressing challenges in scaling widespread adoption of high-quality verified plastic waste reduction outcomes, and discussing how plastic credits can support national plastic action plans and regional circularity roadmaps. The discussion
will delve deeper into the regulatory applications of plastic credits, particularly in the context of national EPR schemes in developing

Moderator: Varun Vithalani – rePurpose Global

Speakers:

  • Sandeep Main – Partner, Head of Private Enterprise KPMG East Africa
  • Kristen Linscott – Manager and supporting policy and market
    engagement, Verra
  • Judith Sidi Odhiambo – Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Kenya
    Commercial Bank (KCB Group)
  • Davina Ngei – Program Manager, The Flipflopi Project

Day 2 (9th October 2024)

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Introduction to the Draft EAC SUP Bill

Speaker

Rosa Nduati-Mutero – Managing Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna

2:45-3:45 pm

Panel 4: Waste Management Regulatory Framework

The session will examine the current legal landscape surrounding waste management in East Africa. It will highlight regulatory gaps, enforcement challenges, and the role of policy in promoting sustainable practices. The session aims to provide insights into strengthening frameworks for a circular economy.

Moderator: Rosa Nduati-Mutero – Managing Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna

Speakers:

  • Joyce Gachugi – CEO, Packaging Producer Responsibility
    Organisation
  • Dr. Valentina Russo – Senior Engineer at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
  • Institutional Representative
  • The Business Coalition for a Global Plastic Treaty – representative
3:45-4:30 pm

Question and Answer

East African Business Council to moderate the Q&A

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

Closing remarks from Mary Ngechu – Patron & Founder, TakaTaka Ni Mali

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