Officials shield makers of banned plastic carrier bags

Vendors sell eco-friendly carrier bags at Nakuru’s Wakulima Market. FILE PHOTO | NMG

A State body that investigates complaints on environment matters has revealed that cartels of public officials are conspiring with manufacturers to produce banned plastic carrier bags.

The National Environmental Complaints Committee (NECC) says the manufacture of plastic bags by unregulated firms is continuing, more three months after the ban of the products.

PAYE Tax Calculator

Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.