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Waste Pickers Assembly 2025

Name: Waste Pickers Assembly 2025
Start: 2025-03-01T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-01T14:00:00+00:00
Location: St. John Catholic Church – Indoor Arena, Korogocho, Nairobi

March 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Event Overview

In honor of International Waste Pickers Day, the Nairobi Recyclable Waste Association hosted the Waste Pickers Assembly 2025 — a pivotal event recognizing the contributions of waste pickers in advancing sustainable waste management and promoting a circular economy in Kenya.

This assembly brought together industry experts, government officials, civil society, and community champions to celebrate the often-overlooked heroes of environmental conservation — waste pickers.

Activities Included:

Panel Discussions with experts and public sector leaders
Breakout Sessions on:
- Legal rights of waste pickers
- Health & safety in waste handling
- Waste-to-value entrepreneurship
Awards to outstanding waste pickers for their service
Community Exhibitions showcasing grassroots innovation
Launch of the Waste Pickers Charter

Organized by:

Nairobi Recyclable Waste Association

Contact Info:
📞 0758 019 029 | 0710 900 799
📧 nairobirecyclablewasteass@gmail.com
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Details

Date:: March 1
Time:: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Tags:: events

Venue

: St. John Catholic Church – Indoor Arena, Korogocho, Nairobi
: Nairobi, Kenya + Google Map