Repurposing Waste Materials at the University of Nairobi’s’ Water Bottling Plant.

The University of Nairobi has become a leader in environmental stewardship with its creative waste recycling programs.  In a world where sustainability is becoming more and more important, the university's water bottling factory, where recycling and conservation converge to provide a meaningful impact, is at the center of this amazing undertaking. The water bottling factory at the University of Nairobi is a shining example of sustainability, turning waste materials into useful resources. The recycling of plastic bottles is the main component of this process.

Opening of the Fresh Produce Aggregation & Distribution Hub

On 9 th May 2024, the Fresh Produce Aggregation and Distribution Hub was designed and built through a partnership between the University of Nairobi (UON) and Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) was commissioned as part of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2024 activities. The
collaborative initiative is a major milestone in the efforts to leverage academia-industry partnerships in finding practical solutions to challenges facing society. The Hub is an upgrade of the fresh produce ‘kiosk’ (pictured) which has been in existence at the field station for