The Environment ministry yesterday warned factories and individuals against discharging effluent into water bodies. It will not tolerate excuses that some projects are contributing to economic growth and providing livelihoods — at the expense of he environment. “We’ll shut down the industries discharging effluent into the rivers and destroying people’s lives. Late last year, Environment Court Judge Stephen Kibunja ordered the closure of the mill over massive pollution of River Kibos and its surroundings. They said the company was emptying effluent into the river — the main source of water for Kisumu East residents.

Source: The Star February 18, 2019 19:52 UTC