Three Kenyan companies among finalists for $2 million circular economy prize

Three Kenyan companies have reached the semifinals of the $2 million Milken-Motsepe Circular Economy Prize, showcasing innovations in glass recycling, organic waste and sustainable fertilisers.

Three Kenyan companies have advanced to the semifinalist stage of a $2 million circular economy prize launched by the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, competing for funding to scale technologies that turn waste into valuable resources. Bottle Logistics East Africa, Regen Organics and Safi Organics are among 10 semifinalists selected for the Milken-Motsepe Prize […]

KCDF Awards KES 31.5M to Young Environmental Innovators

The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded KES 31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises tackling some of Kenya’s toughest environmental problems, marking the successful conclusion of the third edition of the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC). The winners were selected from over 700 applications nationwide, chosen for their innovation, potential impact and scalability. KCDF’s […]

KEPSA Marks 10 Years Driving Circular Economy Innovation in Kenya

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya center, recently celebrated the 10th Annual Circular Economy Conference & No Waste Festival a landmark event bringing together innovators, businesses, policymakers, and changemakers to rethink how we use, reuse, and regenerate resources. Over the past decade, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has transformed circular […]

SCN Partners with the TUK to Advance a Green Future

Press Statement   The Sustainability Champions Network (SCN) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world sustainability impact. This collaboration will launch with the Campus Eco Impact Tour on 12th November at TUK, under the theme “Bridging Academia and […]

Turning Waste into Wealth: Kenya’s Circular Economy Revolution

In Kenya, the conversation on sustainability is rapidly shifting from waste management to wealth creation, thanks to the rise of the circular economy. The principle is simple but powerful: nothing should go to waste. Instead of the traditional “take, make, dispose” approach, resources are kept in circulation through recycling, reusing, repairing, and innovating. This is […]