Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a leading waste management company under the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has forged a strategic partnership with Kenya in a quest to deepening its waste management solutions in Africa.The partnership between Mombasa and Zoomlion Ghana Limited is expected to drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote environmental sustainability in the region.The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, led a delegation to pay a working visit to Mombasa, Kenya where he held high-level discussions with the Governor of Mombasa County, H.E.
Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir.• Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong (left) being welcomed by Dr Deborah Mlongo BarasaThe meeting, which was held last Wednesday focused on building a strong partnership between Mombasa and Zoomlion Ghana Limited to enhance sustainable waste management in the region.The partnership would, among other things, aim at tackling sanitation challenges while creating economic opportunities for local communities in Mombasa, a statement issued by the companies copied The Ghanaian Times said.Dr Agyepong stated, "Our mission is to turn Africa's sanitation challenges into engines of opportunity and growth.
Africa is ready, and Mombasa is a key partner in this transformative agenda."He stated that Zoomlion's expansion into Kenya is not just about growth, but "about sharing our experience, building local capacity, and supporting African-led development.…Together, we can re-imagine the future of waste management on the continent," he noted.Governor Nassir welcomed the Jospong delegation and expressed strong interest in collaborating with Zoomlion and the Jospong Group, acknowledging its proven track record across the continent.He stressed the need for practical solutions to deliver immediate impact while laying the foundation for long-term environmental resilience.Meanwhile Dr Siaw Agyepong was warmly received by Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa, at the Ministry's Nairobi headquarters.This meeting was part of Zoomlion's Africa Expansion Project, aimed at exploring innovative waste management solutions tailored to Kenya's needs.Dr Agyepong showcased Zoomlion's extensive expertise in integrated waste management, highlighting on the company's impact in Ghana and other African countries, as well as their growing presence in Asia.For his part, Dr Barasa expressed keen interest in the Jospong model, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to partnerships that drive green growth and circular economy transitions.She stressed the crucial role of private sector innovation in addressing Kenya's environmental challenges.The meeting concluded with an agreement to convene a technical follow-up session with the Ministry and Kenya's National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).The objective is to explore how the Jospong model can support Kenya's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and broader environmental goals.Key stakeholders from the Ministry, including Mr Njoroge Mbitu, Deputy Director for Waste Management and Pollution Control, and Ms Linah Meeme, Head of Legal Affairs, joined the meeting.
Jospong remains committed to providing scalable African solutions for the continent's environmental future.Jospong Group through Zoomlion Ghana Limited has already advanced operations in other countries on the continent, successfully deploying scalable waste management systems, creating jobs, and promoting a circular economy.With over 60 subsidiaries operating in diverse sectors, Jospong Group continues to champion African excellence through innovative, sustainable, and inclusive business models.BY TIMES REPORTER
