Community waste collection and recycling operations

Our Projects

Driving real impact.

Building recycling networks that transform waste into resources across Kenya and beyond East Africa.

Our Projects

Initiatives driving change.

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Completed Project

The Kisumu Operational Facility (2022–2024)

The Kisumu Project was Safisha Nchi’s foundational proof-of-concept operation. Over a three-year period, the company deployed a targeted operational facility in Kisumu to establish a robust, localized waste collection, buy-back, and processing ecosystem. This direct intervention yielded concrete, field-verified results across both environmental and socioeconomic metrics, proving the viability of the company's decentralized model.

360T+Recyclables

270TCO2 Avoided

Active Operations

The Chiga Buy-Back Centre

The Safisha Nchi Chiga Buy-Back Centre operates as a localized, community-embedded waste recovery hub situated in Kisumu. Designed to bridge the gap between informal waste generation and industrial recycling, this facility acts as a critical aggregation point where collectors can exchange recovered materials for fair, transparent compensation. By anchoring operations directly within the community, the centre minimizes transport friction for independent waste pickers and ensures a steady, high-volume stream of recyclable commodities.

120T+Waste Diverted

DailyOperations

Strategic Initiative

The KIWAN Waste Network

The KIWAN Waste Network is a strategic, county-wide advocacy and coordination initiative designed to formalize and empower the informal waste management sector. Moving beyond physical collection logistics, this project centers on policy collaboration, institutional alignment, and shared infrastructure development. It serves as an organizing body that unifies independent waste pickers, giving them a collective voice to engage with municipal authorities and advocate for standardized, safe operating procedures.

CountyNetwork Scale

NEMACompliant

Future Projections

Vision 2030 Roadmap

Building on the validated success of its Kisumu operations and established networks, Safisha Nchi has outlined a comprehensive, multi-year blueprint to scale its physical infrastructure and digital capabilities. The following initiatives represent the company's strategic forecasts and operational targets for national expansion.

5k+Waste Pickers

3National Hubs

Ongoing Project

Landfill Carbon emission Measurement-project

Safisha Nchi is embarking on a pioneering initiative to quantify the direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided through its waste management operations. This project involves systematic monitoring and calculation of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) displacement resulting from recycling activities, utilizing established international methodologies to generate verifiable carbon credits. So far we have been able to visit the following dumpsites to evaluate the impact of our operations in Kenyas Dandora, Thika and Kitengela landfills. Additionally, with a team of experts we are working on setting up a system to measure the amount of carbon dioxide avoided through our operations at Kisumu.

360T+Recyclables

270TCO2 Avoided

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