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Banned plastics find their way back via Uganda

Nema said it will intensify surveillance following news of increased activities by illegal plastic bag manufacturers and importers. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  MAGDALENE WANJA

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Banned plastic bags are finding their way back to Kenya from neighbouring Uganda, the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has warned.

Nema’s chief enforcement officer, Robert Orina, said the bags come through Uganda and are sold to traders at nearly double the price.

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