The hidden risks and lost value in Kenya’s discarded office computers

Old computers at the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE) on March 26, 2015.

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As Kenyan businesses replace ageing computers, servers and printers, millions of shillings in reusable equipment and sensitive corporate data risk being lost when retired devices leave offices without proper checks.

The problem extends beyond electronic waste as a discarded laptop can still hold customer records, employee information and financial documents, while a computer sold cheaply at auction may retain significant resale value.

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