HACO Industries, Murang’a County Government and Progreen Innovations Formalize Partnership to Champion Circular Waste Management

HACO Industries, Murang’a County Government and Progreen Innovations have officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing plastic waste management and accelerating Kenya’s transition toward a circular economy. The collaboration marks a milestone in uniting government, private sector and innovation partners to tackle the growing challenge of post-consumer plastic waste through practical, scalable solutions.

The partnership will see the three entities co-design and implement a plastic take-back and recycling initiative in Murang’a County. The project will introduce community collection points and branded bins for post-consumer waste, while driving awareness and behaviour change through educational campaigns. It also aligns with Kenya’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework by promoting accountability in product life cycles — from manufacturing and consumption to recovery and reuse.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Murang’a County, Stephen Munania, underscored the county’s commitment to environmental stewardship and public-private partnerships. He noted that the initiative represents a forward-thinking model for sustainable development that will create employment, promote cleaner communities and preserve the environment for future generations.

HACO Industries Manufacturing Director, Peter Ndichu, emphasized that the partnership is a demonstration of how responsible manufacturing can extend beyond factory gates. “Sustainability is not only about how we produce, but also about how we take responsibility for what happens after use. Together with Murang’a County and Progreen Innovations, we aim to close the loop by transforming waste into value and setting a precedent for other manufacturers to follow,” she said.

Progreen Innovations CEO, Eng. James Muritu, added that the partnership will leverage the company’s technical expertise in ecofuel processing, recycling logistics and waste management infrastructure to ensure efficient implementation and measurable environmental outcomes.

Under the agreement, the three partners will collaborate on establishing a network of plastic waste collection sites, conducting community education drives, and piloting innovative recycling models. They will also monitor impact through data collection on plastic volumes diverted, community participation, and emission reductions. Insights from the Murang’a pilot will guide the program’s scale-up to additional counties across Kenya.

The partnership reaffirms a growing shift in Kenya’s sustainability landscape, where the public and private sectors work hand in hand to build practical, community-based solutions that reduce environmental harm and foster shared prosperity.