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3RD AFRICA WASTE IS WEALTH SUMMIT
THE OFFICIAL ISWA AFRICA REGIONAL CHAPTER CONFERENCE 2026
ALN HOUSE, NAIROBI, KENYA
June 3 - 5, 2026
365d
24h
60m
60s
SYSTEMS, FINANCE, POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR AFRICA’S CIRCULAR FUTURE
The Africa Waste Is Wealth Summit (AWWS III), convened in partnership with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), is Africa’s premier platform for driving circular economy systems, unlocking investment, and scaling sustainable infrastructure.
Join us in Nairobi from June 3–5, 2026, and engage with global and African investors, governments, corporates, and innovators shaping the future of waste, materials, and manufacturing.
ISWA AFRICA REGIONAL CHAPTER
ISWA brings together members from over 110 countries, creating a diverse platform of experts, institutions, municipalities, and private sector actors working to improve waste management systems worldwide.
Within this global framework, the Africa Regional Chapter focuses on addressing the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities by fostering collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and strengthening capacity across the sector.
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AWWS III Speakers
Jean-Luc Stalon
Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kenya
Dr Dilesh Nguwaya
CEO and Executive Chairman, Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd
David Osiany, HSC
CEO of Crestwood Marketing & Communications Group
Mary Ngechu
Founder - TakaTaka Ni Mali Foundation, Member - ISWA Africa Regional Chapter Advisory Board
Mpendulo Ginindza
CEO - Green Forest Solutions, Chair - ISWA Africa Regional Chapter Advisory Board
Deji Fawole
Chair - Technical & Research Committee, ISWA Africa Regional Chapter
Margaret Oshodi
CEO - D Nigeria, Member - ISWA Africa Regional Chapter Advisory Board
Dr. Rebecca Yandam
Member - ISWA Africa Regional Chapter Advisory Board
Dr. Jackson Koimbori
Head of KEPSA Consult
Nasra Nanda
CEO and ESG Lead at the Kenya Green Building Society
John Bosco Kalisa
Executive Chairman East Africa Business and Investment Advisory Council - Rwanda
Gideon Gatpan
Member, East africa Legislative Assembly
Joyce Gachugi
CEO at PAKPRO®
Joseph Murabula
Chief Executive of Kenya Climate Innovation (KCIC)
Alfred Osiko
Director ClimateTech & Digital Utilities Market Engagement
Bonnie Mbithi
Chief Executive Officer of the WEEE Centre
Dr. James Wakiru
Director, DeKUT Startup & Incubation Centre
Anita Siro
Circular Economy Sector Lead Environment And Biodiversity Lead British High Commission, Nairobi
Irungu Waggema
Business Development Sector Leader - Agriculture at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)
James Deku
Environmental Consultant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited
Rosa Nduati
Managing Partner, ALN Kenya
Pauline Muchunu
Market Engagement Manager, ClimateTech - Africa, GSMA Mobile for Development
David Ngechu
Head of Product & Technology, Takataka Ni Mali
Eng. Allen Kimambo
CEO & Founder, Zaidi Recyclers Ltd
Dr. Gemechu Beyene
JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Kitakyushu
Joshua Samson
Head of Foundation and Product Development, TakaTaka Ni Mali Foundation
Eng. Senam Tengey
General Manager, Medical Waste Services Lts., Jospong Group of Companies
Eng. Simbarashe Muchena
Plant Engineer, Geo Pomona Waste Management Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe
Albert Amanor
Biomedical Engineer/ Operations Manager, Medical Waste Services - Jospong Group of Companies
Brian Kalekye
Lead - Partnerships and Regional Development, TakaTaka Ni Mali
Anesu Zingambe
Operations and Compliance Manager, Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd
Job Kasambyo
Project Officer at the Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation Kenya (PAKPRO Kenya)
Liberatha Kawamala
CEO Libe Green Innovation
Benson Abila
Founder and CEO, M-Taka Solutions
Samuel Odamo
Founder and President of the Nairobi Circular Economy Association (NACEA)
Joel Ombok
Project Manager at Practical Action
Steve Migwambo
Chemical Process Engineer at Chanzi Ltd
Kevin Muller
Community Mobile Nurse, Kenya National Waste Pickers Welfare Association
Frederick Agyemang
Co-Founder/Director, Green Construct ALS Ghana LTD.
Peter Ohon
Senior Sustainability Advisor, Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre (KNCPC)
Samuel Mungai
Chair Person, East Africa Alternative Fibres Forum (EAAFF)
Elidy Wangeci
Board-Level Director for the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO)
Sithabile Matava
Deputy Director of Health Services with Masvingo City Council, Zimbabwe
Georgina Wachuka
Regulatory & Compliance Affairs Executive at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)
Julius Kamau
Associate Director Energy Environment & Climate Change (EGF) /Ag. Group Director Sustainability (EGH).
Richard Kainika
Secretary General, Kenya Association of Waste Recyclers
Partner with Africa’s leading Circular Economy Conference
AWWS III OFFICIAL PARTNERS
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