ILPPWA 2021 Report from Dr Were, University of Nairobi
Background
Kenya participated in the 9
th
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action (ILPPWA)
between 24
th
and 30
th
October, 2021. These activities were coordinated by the Department of
Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Nairobi. The main sponsor
was Basco Paint Product Ltd.
The activities were aligned with the established limit of total lead content of 90 ppm maximum
that regulates lead in paints across the East Africa region. This was aimed at enhancing
commitments and promoting actions to phase out lead in paint, with the theme: “Working
Together to Eliminate Lead in Paint from the Universe”
The event
It involved over 50 key stakeholders drawn from the National Multi-sectoral Committee on
Sound Chemical Management under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Technical
Committee of the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Basco Paints Product Ltd, Lead Paint Alliance
Partners, National Environment Management Authority, Chairpersons of various organizations,
Civil Societies, Kenya Chemical Society, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Department of
Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology University of Nairobi staff, University of Nairobi
Chemistry Student Association and the Organizing Committees participated face to face. These
activities were live streamed. The program had five sessions:
Key Note Speeches: (Introduction) and Technical Presentations and the walk.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qf0hly-8xNQmz92B3cvjxgbacjB4tQIH
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a) Key stakeholders participating in a technical workshop
b) Key stakeholders participating in a technical meeting
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