Scrap metal dealers weigh iron sheets at a demolished area at Mukuru kwa Njenga slum in Nairobi. [File, Standard]The Knight Scrap Metal Dealers Association has reported a significant drop in vandalism incidents, attributing the progress to stricter enforcement and internal discipline within the sector. Huge Scrap metal site at Eldo Scrap centre in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Chacha called for closer collaboration with scrap metal dealers, urging them to support the unit by sharing intelligence and information. The association’s Secretary, Gladys Nyambura, raised concerns over what she termed as excessive fines imposed on scrap metal dealers.

Source: Standard Digital April 01, 2026 13:25 UTC