E-Waste Dumping A brief survey of the laws that apply in East Africa

Abstract

The use of electronic devices has skyrocketed, which implies an increase in the number of devices that are being thrown away. The result is the production of large quantities of waste, known as electronic waste. The methods used to get rid of e-waste often pose serious threats to human health and the environment. ELKANAH BABATUNDE reviews the legal measures taken to curb the disposal and management of e-waste within countries in East Africa.