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about Zero Waste KE
ABOUT US
Overview of the Campaign
Zero Waste Kenya is an environmental initiative focused on reducing waste and promoting intergrated sustainable waste management practices across the country. We work to educate communities, businesses, and industries about their roles in waste reduction, ensuring compliance with the Sustainable Waste Management Act (SWM) of 2022. Through our innovative approaches, such as the ToSHA technology, we aim to eliminate landfills and incinerators by turning residual waste into usable materials while drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What is zero waste kenya?
Zero Waste Kenya is a national initiative focused on promoting sustainable waste management practices. Our mission is simple: to educate all Kenyans to reduce, reuse, segregate, recover, recycle waste while eliminating landfills and incineration by using ToSHA. By working together, we can create cleaner communities, improve public health, and ensure a greener future for all.
Our mission
Zero Waste Kenya is committed to empower individuals and communities to adopt sustainable waste management practices, reducing waste, and protecting the environment for future generations.
Our vision
We envision a zero-waste Kenya where individuals and organizations embrace responsible waste management, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
technology
At Zero Waste Kenya, we use Samawati ToSHA, a plasma thermal technology that processes residual waste into reusable, non-toxic ash. By reducing GHG emissions by up to 98%, ToSHA minimizes landfill and incinerator impacts, offering both environmental and economic benefits through carbon credits.
Meet the team
Zero Waste KE Leadership Team
Anne Kitelesi
Founder
Anne Kitelesi is a sustainability consultant specializing in sustainability policy, strategy, and project development. With a Bachelor’s in Renewable Energy and Biofuels Technology and currently pursuing a Master’s in Finance and Sustainability, Anne has completed various courses in GHG accounting, SBTi, climate risk management, and sustainable finance.
Previously, she managed sustainability strategy at Equity Group. Now, as a DAI consultant, she supports local banks under the Greening the Financial Systems Technical Assistance program. Anne also collaborates on carbon credit projects with several organizations, enhancing social, environmental, and economic impact. Passionate about conservation, Anne is also a plant enthusiast and enjoys reading, music, and dancing.
Eila Ngetha-Schneider
Partner
Eila Ngetha-Schneider is a specialist in aviation safety policy, now channeling her expertise into social entrepreneurship to address environmental degradation and uplift vulnerable communities. With extensive experience in aviation, grounded in German national regulations and international standards (ICAO, EASA), Eila is applying her knowledge of safety and best environmental practices to tackle the challenges of her home country, Kenya.
Passionate about people, especially children, Eila recognizes the link between environmental decay and community decline. She believes that clean, green spaces can only thrive when people have secure livelihoods. Eila is committed to partnerships that benefit communities and, in turn, encourage environmental stewardship. Her motivation lies in creating spaces where both humans and nature can flourish.
Eila holds a Master’s in Education and International Development from Frankfurt, Germany, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Linguistics from Nairobi, Kenya. Her greatest inspiration comes from her daughter, whose creativity fuels her passion for people and the environment.
Joyce Mariara
Partner and Volunteer
Joyce is an ESG analyst, a developer of carbon programs, conducts greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) accounting and Climate Change. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Studies and a certification in Sustainability and Climate Risk Management. She has worked on diverse projects with organizations such as Research Plus Africa, the United Nations Development Programme and Howards University.
Join Us in Creating a Zero-Waste Future
We believe that every individual and organization can make a difference. Join the Zero Waste Kenya movement today and be part of the solution to waste management challenges. Whether you’re a business, community, or individual, there are many ways to get involved. Let’s work together to build a sustainable and waste-free Kenya.
Our Partners
Zero Waste Kenya proudly collaborates with local and international partners who share our vision for a sustainable future.
Our partners include government agencies, environmental organizations, and the private sector, all working together to reduce waste and promote eco-friendly practices across Kenya.
By leveraging our combined expertise and resources, we are driving meaningful change to ensure the well-being of our environment for generations to come.
