1. Dr. Christian SEKOMO BIRAME UR / CST / Chemistry Department
Facilitating the development of sustainable strategies and initiatives for e-waste management in the region.
Dr. Christian SEKOMO BIRAME
UR / CST / Chemistry Department

2. Introduction
There has been tremendous increase in the use of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and ICT equipment in particular.
Considering these equipment have a short lifespan, their disposal and effects on health and the environment are an increasing concern.
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment waste is unique given the toxic nature of its components.

3. Waste characterization & sustainable management

4. Wastes constituents as in Annex I (Category of waste to be controlled): Y19 - Y31 many of these wastes are e-wastes,
Annex VIII: Wastes contained in this Annex are characterized as hazardous (Metal & metal bearing wastes)

5. Regional manufacturer’s association
How each member state has organized its electronic & electric equipment manufacturers ?,
What regulation do we have in terms of EE equipment ?,
How is the application of the EPR principle at country level ?.

6. Regional e-waste fund
Such fund to be operational at regional level needs involvement of partner state within EAC,
How the fund is going to be sustain?
From regional statistics on electronic equipment penetration per country,
Country contribution to be paid annually in the regional e-waste fund.

7. How the fund is going to be used ?
Creation of regional e-waste drop off or collection center
Establishment of regional e-waste management policy
Creation of regional e-waste recycling facility

8. Effective capacity building / training
Capacity building / training for manager & technician
Awareness raising among local population

9. Thank you for your kind attention!