We are TechReframe KE.
Turning e-waste into legacy — one layer at a time.
We are a Nairobi-based circular design studio. We take the plastic waste choking our streets, our rivers, and our landfills, and transform it into objects of beauty and function. Every product we make carries a story of innovation, craft, and purpose.
It started with a simple question.
What if the plastic waste choking our streets could become something beautiful — something you would actually want on your desk?
Kenya produces over 44,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, and much of it ends up in landfills, rivers, and the wider environment. We saw not just a problem, but a resource. We saw the potential for a new kind of manufacturing: one that recovers waste, adds value, and tells a story rooted in Kenya’s own materials and ingenuity.
To transform Kenya’s plastic waste into world-class design.
We exist to prove that sustainability and premium craftsmanship can coexist. We do not make disposable objects. We make meaning-driven artifacts with a traceable story.
From bottle to artifact.
Collection — PET bottles collected from Nairobi neighborhoods and urban partners.
Processing — Bottles are stripped, cleaned, shredded, and dried for reuse.
Extrusion — Recycled flakes are melted into precise rPET filament for printing.
Design — Every product begins as a digital model refined by human craftsmanship.
Printing — Layer-by-layer fabrication with durable, reliable production quality.
Finishing — Hand-serialized, inspected, and prepared for delivery.
Delivery — Packed in recycled materials and delivered with a story of impact.
Honest materials. Honest design.
Reliable, durable, and ideal for a high-quality first production run.
Our long-term target: 100% locally recycled content in everyday production.
Used for prototypes and design exploration during early creative testing.
For stronger functional parts and premium performance needs.
Every relic tells a story.
Small team. Big vision.
Five principles. Zero compromises.
We see waste as a resource. Every product starts as material that still has purpose.
We respect the handmade finish. We inspect every layer, every detail, every finish.
We document our materials, process, and impact so customers know where the story begins.
Our designs reflect the feel, rhythm, and identity of Kenya and Africa.
We combine AI-assisted design, precision printing, and circular materials to build the future.
The sequence has initiated.
Launch premium Tier 1 pieces and establish the first Nairobi production rhythm.
Transition to a higher share of locally recycled rPET content.
Expand the production workflow and strengthen partnerships across the region.
Open a stronger retail and showcase presence in Nairobi.
Expand into East African markets and deepen regional visibility.
Launch the Founders Ledger platform for digital twin ownership and traceability.
Be part of the story.
Whether you are a collector, creator, corporate client, or partner, there is a place for you in the TechReframe universe.