The High Court has declined to suspend the ban on plastic bags saying the need to conserve the environment overrides commercial interests. The case was filed by two plastic bags importers. But the government’s chief legal advisor asked the High Court to dismiss the case arguing it was filed in the wrong forum. Under the umbrella of Waste and Environment Management Association of Kenya (WEMAK), they said Nairobi will be much dirtier without the liners. Read: Ban on bin bags will make Nairobi dirtier, garbage collectors warn

Source: The Star August 25, 2017 13:18 UTC