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Reconsider scrapping duty on local plastics

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A security guard stands next to pallets of plastic waste which was off-loaded from a 40ft container at the Mitchell Cotts CFS in Kibarani soon after it arrived from UK. PHOTO | NMG

By  Business Daily

Nation Media Group

Kenya became a global reference point in the war on pollution when it banned single-use plastics seven years ago.

The ban came with a steep fine of up to Sh4 million for anyone found producing, or selling the plastic bags as well as those found carrying them.

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