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Machakos leather park project now runs into environmental headwinds
Industrialisation and Enterprise CS Adan Mohammed (left) inspects a leather shoe made at Kariokor market, Nairobi. The industry generates Sh10bn annually. PHOTO | FILE
The development of a 500-acre Leather Industrial Park (LIP) in Machakos has run into environmental headwinds, setting up two governmental agencies for a clash.
An assessment study submitted to the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) by Repcon Associates shows the project will have an adverse effect on Athi River water basin.
