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Plastic Recycled Weekly
About Us
Our Story
From a Vision to a Thriving Enterprise
Founded in 2020 by Jackson Gichuhi Karugo, Giplast Kenya Limited began during a period of reflection-as plastic waste continued to fill dump sites and rivers despite Kenya's carrier-bag ban. Jackson travelled to India for an international exhibition on waste plastic recycling, where he saw how organised, industrial-scale recycling could turn pollution into opportunity.
He returned home convinced Kenya could do the same. While plastic was collected, little was recycled into new value. Giplast was built to close that gap-sourcing post-consumer plastic across Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Embu, and Laikipia, sorting it by type and colour, and processing it into granules and pellets for manufacturers.
Startup financing came through the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), which approved 50% project financing of KSh 16.5 million for machinery, recycling equipment, and a transport lorry. Jackson secured land near Murang'a, built the facility, and brought operations online-with Progressive Credit later supporting facility completion, equipment installation, and the working capital needed to pay collectors promptly and scale throughput.
"Our future depends on how well we take care of the environment today."
Who We Are
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To transform plastic waste into valuable raw materials keeping rivers and dump sites cleaner, creating local jobs, and supplying manufacturers with a responsible alternative to virgin plastic.
Our Vision
To grow beyond pellet production into manufacturing finished plastic goods chairs, containers, and more so Giplast controls the full circular value chain from collection to consumer product.
Our Values
Environmental stewardship (including NEMA-licensed operations), fair and prompt payment to collectors, community engagement, and reliable delivery to every customer we serve.
How We Work
Turning Waste Into a Circular Economy
From collection to granules and pellets-and back to the market as new plastic products.
The Giplast Loop
We buy waste plastic from collectors, vendors, and dump-site sorters. At our Murang'a facility it is sorted by polymer type and colour, then processed into granules and pellets. Manufacturers use these materials for new goods; once used and discarded, plastic re-enters the collection network-the continuous loop at the heart of Kenya's circular economy.
Built on Trust & Reliability
Recycling is capital-intensive and cash-flow sensitive-raw materials are purchased on delivery. Giplast competes through payment on delivery, consistent schedules, and fast response when material is available. That reliability has helped us grow from 1,000–2,000 kg per week in early operations to 5,000 kg weekly today, with a near-term target of 9,000 kg.
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Local Workers Employed
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Weekly Target Capacity
Impact Beyond the Factory
Community, Compliance & Stewardship
Giplast is more than a processing plant. We employ a manager, caretaker, driver, and more than 13 workers in sorting, collection, and sales-most drawn from the local community.
Schools and institutions visit our facility to learn about industrial recycling and conservation. We work closely with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), maintaining valid licences and regular environmental audits-and we support local development, including community fundraising initiatives.
- Reduced land, water, and river pollution across our catchment
- Educational tours for schools and organisations
- NEMA-licensed operations with ongoing environmental audits
Join Us in Building a Cleaner Kenya
Whether you want to partner, invest, or simply learn more-our team is always ready to connect.