Nema to dump plastic bag stocks after Aug 28

Environment secretary Judi Wakhungu with Nema director-general Geoffrey Wahungu. FILE PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NMG

Manufacturers of plastic carrier bags face huge losses after the environment watchdog said it will treat as garbage any stocks left by August 28, even as MPs demanded a reversal on the ban.

The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) director-general Geoffrey Wahungu, said Wednesday the manufacturers would face criminal charges for non-compliance with the plastic bags ban.

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