NEMA to close county markets using banned plastic bags
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced plans to close down county markets still allowing the use of banned single-use plastic bags. In a statement on Friday, March 1, 2024, NEMA said it has instructed county market managers, to ensure that no one uses the banned bags within their markets. “The use, manufacture and […]
Death toll of Embakasi gas explosion rises to 7
One more person has succumbed to injuries sustained during the gas explosion that rocked Mradi area in Embakasi, bringing the death toll to seven people. In a statement on Tuesday, February 6, the Government Spokesperson extended his condolences to the families affected. “The number of people who have died from the Embakasi Gas Explosion has […]
State prosecutor beaten up by touts, drivers for questioning non-stop matatu hooting in Umoja
A Senior State Prosecutor stationed at Milimani Law Courts is nursing wounds after he was clobbered by Omoinor Matatu Sacco Operators on Friday, August 13, at Jeska Stage around Innercore in Nairobi. Prosecutor Peter Muia was ambushed by 10 drivers and touts who operate the matatu after he questioned them why they hoot non-stop causing […]
Expansion of Great Wall apartments halted for the second time over court case
The Environment Tribunal and Land Court stopped the construction of over 600 housing units by Erdermann Properties until case is finalised.
Manage the environment or it will fight back: NECSA Kenya
NECSA Kenya calls for gazettement of the Environmental Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations 2018.
Win for Kilimani residents as 4 ‘noisy’ clubs ordered shut
Kilimani residents took 4 clubs to court accusing them of depriving them of sleep, security and being a bad influence on their children.
Nema shuts Daima dairy factory in Industrial Area over pollution
Following media’s expose of how factories have been discharging dangerous waste into the Nairobi River, the country’s environment agency has swung into action shutting factories over pollution. On Tuesday, Daima dairy factory in Industrial Area, Nairobi became the latest casualty of the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) crackdown. Nema enforcement agencies arrested the factory’s operations […]