Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the industry leader in waste management, often exports its knowledge to Kenya and other African nations.
The organization has been in the forefront of waste management by utilizing cutting-edge techniques and technology, and its business model is drawing interest from other nations on the continent.
Under the leadership of Governor H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, a powerful delegation from Mombasa, Kenya, has traveled to Zoomlion and other Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) businesses to examine the company’s cutting-edge waste management strategy.
The goal of the 26-member team, which consists of MPs, technical professionals, and administrative staff, is to research possible areas of cooperation and model the sanitation module of the Jospong Group in Kenya.
The visit came after JGC Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong traveled to Kenya in July of this year to work on a Pan-African solution to the sanitation problems by transforming them into business possibilities.
Their purpose was to talk about and see firsthand how the Jospong Group addresses environmental sanitation issues by utilizing cutting-edge facilities and green technologies.
The crew was astounded by the breadth of knowledge and experience demonstrated by the Jospong personnel following multiple conversations and a tour of these environmentally friendly facilities.
They viewed the Jospong Group’s proposal as one that empowers young people on social, environmental, and economic levels.
Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL), Zoomlion Transfer Station in Pantang, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), Kpone Landfill Site, Universal Plastic Product and Recycling Plant (UPPR) in Accra, Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP), Medical Waste Treatment Facility, and Kumasi Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Ashanti Region were among the JGC facilities the delegation visited during their four-day trip to Ghana from July 29 to August 1, 2025.
The company’s waste management module, which transforms waste into a resource and an opportunity, impressed the Kenyan group.
They praised the Jospong Group for leading Africa in trash management and fostering youth opportunities.
H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, the governor of Mombasa, described the county’s waste management plan, which calls for hiring youths to pick up trash and splitting the city into 600 units.
He claims that in order to avoid the need for landfills that harm the environment, the collected waste would first be transported to a transfer station and subsequently to a material recovery facility.
“In the past, people were disposing of waste haphazardly due to the lack of a formal collection system.”
“To address this, we’re dividing Mombasa into 600 units and employing young people to collect waste. We’ll pay them a salary to prevent cartels from forming,” Governor Nassir said.
The Governor thanked Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, for his involvement in the next devolution conference and for his support.
In his remarks, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman, emphasized the value of cooperative collaborations and fostering indigenous talent.
“We’re committed to making this project a success, and we’ll work closely with you as partners,” he said.
“We believe in collaborative partnerships, supporting local talent, and creating employment opportunities.”
The team from Jospong Group would collaborate with Mombasa County to finish feasibility studies and guarantee on-time delivery, he continued.
“We’ll send a team to discuss details with stakeholders before work begins,” he said. “By the time we finish, locals will be equipped to operate the plant, and we’ll establish a training regime for knowledge transfer.”
The goal of Mombasa County and Jospong Group’s collaboration is to support environmentally friendly trash management techniques and generate jobs for the community.
Senator and delegation member Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaj reiterated this view, stating, “The Jospong Group’s waste management module is a model that we can learn from and replicate in Kenya. The level of job creation and environmental protection is impressive.”
Farida Abdallah, the chairperson of the Mombasa County Public Service Board, expressed her specific admiration for the number of jobs the transfer station has created for young people.
“This is a model that we can replicate in Kenya to create jobs and promote environmental protection,” she said.
Other lawmakers from the constituencies of Likoni, Mvita, Kisauni, Changamwe, and Mishi Kuma Mboko also voiced similar opinions, highlighting the government’s dedication to environmental preservation and job creation.
“The Jospong Group’s waste management module aligns with our government’s priorities, and we are excited about the potential for collaboration,” they said.
Additionally, Mombasa County’s Minister of Blue Economy, Agriculture, and Livestock endorsed efforts to replicate the sanitation module of the Jospong Group in Kenya.
“We believe that this model can be adapted to our context and help us address our waste management challenges,” she said.
The Jospong Waste Module transforms waste into a resource and an opportunity, which is a commendable accomplishment, according to the County of Mombasa’s Water and Sanitation Officer.
“This is a game-changer for waste management in Kenya, and we are excited about the potential for collaboration,” he said.
H.E. Sherrif Nassir visited the KCARP, the largest compost and recycling facility in Africa and a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, earlier in the tour with all of his MPs as well as technical and administrative staff.
They also went to the state-of-the-art medical waste treatment facility and the Kumasi Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The Governor explained how the county of Mombasa has been plagued by sanitation issues such as solid waste, sewerage, and medical waste, which is why they are willing to let Jospong Group duplicate their model solutions for the sanitation sector in order to create a sustainable environment for everybody.
The purpose of the tour is to encourage Ghana and Kenya to work together and exchange expertise in order to advance sustainable waste management techniques.
The possible cooperation might result in new alliances and expansion prospects for the waste management industry.
In order to investigate sustainable waste management partnerships in Kenya, representatives from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the office of Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry paid a working visit earlier in July.
Source: newsthemegh.com