Uganda: Crest Foam Bosses Face Jail

The proprietors of the burnt Crest Foam factory could be jailed if investigations reveal that they breached the 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Act.

The Ntinda-based factory caught fire on Monday and officials say a one-year jail term cannot be ruled out. Benon Kigenyi, the acting under-secretary in the ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, was critical of the firm's fire-preparedness. He complained about inadequate fire response systems, escape routes and chemical safety systems.

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