Motrext Transporters Limited, a Mombasa-based clinker storage company at the centre of poisonous emission claims, has finally been shut down. The announcement of the closure by Mombasa county secretary Francis Thoya followed eight years of locals’ suffering, outrage and demonstrations. Motrex has been linked to sickness and more than 10 deaths since it started clinker storage. Saleh in past interview with the Star, denied causing the deaths, sickness or suffering. Jomvu MP Badi Twalib said the closure was long over due as he cited “severe ill health”.

Source: The Star September 19, 2018 21:11 UTC