There is an urgent need to sensitise the public on proper e-waste management to mitigate the environmental and health challenges posed by improper disposal.
According to Richard Masori, an Officer from the ICT Authority, many people and organisations are unaware of the potential environmental and health hazards caused by improper disposal of electronic gadgets.
Speaking in Kajiado County during an e-waste Management Awareness programme, Masori revealed that e-waste contains hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which cause chronic damage to the brain and the respiratory system and toxic irreversible effects on human health.
Hazardous compounds found in these wastes have also been linked to strong neurodevelopmental and behavioural effects, especially in children. "E-waste contains Lead and Mercury metals that accumulate into the soil, endangering the natural minerals in it.
