Waste pickers are central to Kenya’s recycling system, yet they remain informal and vulnerable. With the rollout of mandatory EPR, their inclusion is key to ensuring fair livelihoods and an effective, sustainable circular economy

Kenya’s agricultural sector faces unprecedented threats, including unsustainable agricultural practices, soil degradation, adverse effects of climate change and declining productivity due to extensive use of toxic agrochemicals. 

A study by CEJAD highlights the continued prevalence of mercury-added skin-lightening products and considers, 'legal hooks' available to address this challenge in the context of e-commerce, which has become a major entry point for these toxic cosmetics.

This Fact Sheet explains lead poisoning, its causes, and its severe health effects while highlighting the urgent need for stronger market surveillance, consistent enforcement of #KEBS standards, and promotion of lead-safe paint certification. 

A 2017 study by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) and IPEN revealed alarming levels of lead in solvent-based paints sold for home use in Kenya. Out of 51 paints tested, 69% contained lead above the global safety limit of 90 ppm, with 33% exceeding 10,000 ppm. 

This is a strategic plan for the Centre for Environment Justice and Department (CEJAD) for 2024-2028. It outlines the organisation's vision, mission, and objectives, and details a road map to guide the organisation's programmes and the achievement of its goals. The plan has been developed based on a desk review of relevant organisation documents and consultations with selected partners, CEJAD management, and staff.