In a statement, NEMA reported that Kenrom Chemicals Ltd was found to be in violation of the Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals/Materials Management Rules, 2024, in particular with respect to the handling and control of hazardous substances.
Separately, in Kaiola, inspectors found a slaughterhouse dumping untreated sewage into a tributary of the Nairobi River. It was found that the enterprise operates without a compulsory wastewater discharge license. In addition, NEMA noted that the slaughterhouse did not provide personnel with personal protective equipment (PPE), maintained low standards of housekeeping, and did not have the necessary documentation to track solid waste.
The move follows a series of raids carried out in Kitui County earlier this month. NEMA announced via its social media that it had arrested 13 owners of facilities, including hotels, hospitals, and gas stations, that were operating without the necessary environmental licenses. The arrests were part of a broader initiative to assess compliance with environmental legislation and waste management systems across the county.
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