The Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre (KNCPC), in conjunction with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), hosted an in-person workshop on 4 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The purpose of the workshop was to discuss and align policies and regulations for scaling Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) and membrane technology adoption in enterprises to mitigate pollution in the Nairobi River Basin.

Specific Objectives

1. To evaluate existing policy and regulatory gaps hindering RECP and advanced wastewater treatment adoption.
2. To identify actionable strategies to integrate RECP with membrane technology for wastewater pollution reduction at source followed by treatment of residual pollution by enterprises.
3. To foster partnerships among regulators, industries, and communities to mitigate pollution in the Nairobi River Basin.

The workshop underscored the critical role of policy and technology in achieving pollution prevention goals in the Nairobi River Basin. Immediate actions, including development of incentives, pilot programmes, and capacity building, are essential to scale adoption of RECP and membrane technology. Furthermore, a co-ordinated effort involving all stakeholders is necessary to achieve sustainable industrial development and environmental conservation.