MPs demand immediate reversal of plastics ban

Plastic bags at a dumpsite in Nakuru. FILE PHOTO | NMG

MPs have demanded the immediate suspension of a Gazette notice that banned the production, importation and use of plastic carrier bags beginning September, potentially handing a major victory to manufacturers.

The move is a big setback to Environment secretary Judi Wakhungu’s effort to curb widespread pollution caused by the non-biodegradable plastic bags.   

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