A trader packs cut sugarcane in a polythene bag despite the August ban. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT
What you need to know:
The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) says it will intensify surveillance following intelligence of increased illegal activities by manufacturers.
The underground manufacturers are mainly based in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, Mlolongo in Machakos County and Thika, and they are feeding traders who are using plastic bags for packaging.
Manufacture of plastic bags is still continuing more three months after the ban of the products.
The underground manufacturers are mainly based in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, Mlolongo in Machakos County and Thika, and they are feeding traders who are using plastic bags for packaging.
