Nema shuts 3 companies in Nairobi for probe into toxic emissions
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko addresses the Seventh Conference on Climate and Development in Africa at Safari Park hotel in Nairobi on October 10, 2018. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Powerex, Edible Oils and Usafiplus companies, located along Mombasa Road, were closed indefinitely on Wednesday for a probe by Nema and a team from City Hall.
The shutdown followed complaints by residents of emissions they said led to the hospitalisation of four children and left others with effects including nose bleeding, persistent coughs, vomiting and sore eyes.
Two weeks ago, City Hall warned that the more than 20 factories operating in the area would be closed and their owners prosecuted for emission of toxic gases.
The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has shut down three companies in Nairobi for investigations into reports of toxic emissions.
Powerex, Edible Oils and Usafiplus companies, located along Mombasa Road, were closed indefinitely on Wednesday.
