The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a door-to-door crackdown on businesses reported to be manufacturing banned polythene bags in Kenya, which were outlawed in 2017.

• Penalties for possession or use of banned plastic bags include fines from Ksh2 million to Ksh4 million, imprisonment for one to two years, or both.
• The public is urged to report illegal manufacturing or distribution to NEMA via 0741 101 100 / 0786 101 100 or incidence@nema.go.ke.
• The original ban led to the closure of approximately 176 companies producing these bags.