About Us

Who we are

Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD), is a registered public interest Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya. CEJAD works to promote sound management of chemicals and waste in order to protect the environment and human health, especially vulnerable populations.

Our Mission

To promote sound management of chemicals and waste in order to protect the environment and human health, especially vulnerable populations.

Our Vision

A just and Sustainable society free of toxic chemicals

CEJAD is an accredited NGO of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and undertakes advocacy programs seeking to eliminate exposure to toxic chemicals by both humans and the environment.

We are part of a number of impactful alliances and campaign coalitions, such as IPEN, GAIA, BFFP, PAN , World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry and Zero Mercury Working Group. where we cooperate with other NGOs and researchers, advocating for a toxic free future for all. 

 Our Strategy

 Our strategy consists of four main pillars: 

  • Research on chemical pollution to avail evidence for policy reforms. 
  • Engaging grassroots to inspire uptake change towards the use of safer alternatives. 
  • Dialogue with policymakers and regulatory agencies. 
  • Contribute to global policies through direct participation and collaboration with international networks.

Our Programs

Under this program, CEJAD aims to eliminate the risk posed by exposure to lead in paints to women and children, and improve the regulatory frameworks to phase out lead in paint at national, regional and international level.

Our work under this program aims to promote the phase out of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) from use, especially in agriculture to protect human health and the environment. The use of HHPs is threatening the lives of vulnerable populations, food systems, biodiversity and the environment at large.

Our work under the Mercury Program aims to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds in line with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a legally binding global treaty adopted in 2013. Kenya is a party to the Minamata Convention.

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, protects the ozone layer by regulating ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). It mandates the phase-out of CFC and HCFC production and consumption with specific timeframes for different Parties, based on their status as a developed or developing country.

Our work under this program aims to reduce the health and environmental impacts associated with waste and plastics throughout their life cycle. Over the years, plastic and plastic products have emerged as problematic and hazardous to human health and the environment. 

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