Why Kenya had to act tough on use of plastic carrier bags

Judi Wakhungu, the Environment secretary. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Environment secretary Judi Wakhungu two months ago gazetted a ban on use of plastic bags, which is set to come into effect in September.

Environmentalists have praised the ban, saying it will help to minimise pollution of urban spaces, forests and water bodies. But manufacturers have warned of looming job losses and that the implementation period is too short.

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