The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) chaired by Sen. Allan Kiprotich Chesang (Trans Nzoia) held a report writing retreat to consider and harmonise its report on the Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025).
The Bill, sponsored by Sen. Peris Tobiko, seeks to establish a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the environmentally sound disposal, recycling and reuse of electronic equipment in Kenya.
During the retreat, the Committee reviewed stakeholder submissions and proposed amendments to the Bill, examining key policy, regulatory and governance issues raised during the public participation process. 
The Committee considered proposals submitted by several institutions including the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA), the Council of Governors (CoG), the WEEE Centre and KICTANet.
Members deliberated on a range of proposals touching on the objects of the Bill, the delineation of functions between the national and county governments, and mechanisms for strengthening the management of electronic waste across the country. 
The Committee also reviewed provisions relating to the establishment of a National E-Waste Recycling Plant, as well as the creation of county-level e-waste sorting sites and ward-level consolidation centres to facilitate safe collection, transportation and recycling of electronic waste.
Members further examined recommendations to strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) provisions by placing primary financial and organisational responsibility for post-consumer e-waste management on producers, in line with existing environmental and waste management frameworks.
The Committee also considered proposals to explicitly exclude radioactive and nuclear-contaminated electronic equipment from the scope of the Bill, noting that such materials must be managed in accordance with nuclear safety legislation to prevent potential risks to public health and the environment. 
The Committee is expected to finalise its report and table it before the Senate for consideration.
By Anthony Solly
