NEMA Conducts Public Forum on Draft E-Waste and Environmental Assessment Regulations

 The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)**, under the leadership of **Managing Director Mamo B. Mamo, is engaging the public on the **draft Electrical and Electronic Waste Management Regulations, 2025, and theEnvironmental (Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2025.

On Friday, a  public participation forum was held at Dedan Kimathi University, Nyeri County, in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), Cap 387. The exercise provided an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to submit comments, share views, and make recommendations on the draft regulations.

Speaking during the forum, NEMA officials highlighted the importance of public input in shaping policies that address environmental protection, sustainable development, and responsible e-waste management. Similar workshops are scheduled in selected counties across the country to ensure wider public engagement, enabling citizens to participate directly and contribute to the regulatory process.

“The views and submissions collected from these forums are critical to developing regulations that are practical, enforceable, and responsive to Kenya’s environmental needs,” said MD Mamo B. Mamo.

The initiative demonstrates NEMA’s commitment to inclusive, transparent, and participatory environmental governance, ensuring that all Kenyans have a voice in protecting the country’s natural resources for current and future generations.