Calls for Kenya's Ban on Plastic Bags to Be Lifted
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers say the ban, if implemented, would lead to loss of over 420,000 jobs and revenue to companies and the government. The ban, taking effect in September 2017, was gazetted in a bid to tackle the huge waste problem in the country that has become a real challenge to the environment.
Plastic bag vendors at Kisii fresh produce market.
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Kenya:
KAM Petitions President Kenyatta Against Ban on Plastic Bags
Capital FM, 2 August 2017
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta to lift the ban on the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic bags, arguing that it will have… Read more »
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Kenya:
Manufacturers Ask President to Lift Planned Ban on Plastic Bags
Nation, 2 August 2017
Manufacturers have petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene in the impending implementation of a ban on plastic bags to avert massive job losses and billions in tax… Read more »
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Kenya:
Why Adopting Biodegradable Plastic Bags May Not Work
The Conversation Africa, 20 July 2017
There's been a great deal of contention and debate in Kenya over what should be used to replace plastic bags following the country's announcement that it's banning them. Read more »
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Kenya:
Looming Ban On Plastic Bags Use Challenged in Court
Capital FM, 13 July 2017
Importers, wholesalers and retailers of plastic bags have moved to court to quash a directive by the Ministry of Environment banning the use, manufacture and importation of all… Read more »
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Kenya:
Traders Fight Plastic Bags Ban in Court
Nation, 13 July 2017
Importers and sellers of plastic bags have sued to suspend a government ban on the use, manufacture and importation of polythene. Read more »
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Kenya:
Nema Orders Plastic Bag Manufacturers to Declare Their Stock
Nation, 21 June 2017
Manufacturers of plastic bags have been ordered to declare their stock ahead. Read more »
