NEMA has announced a renewed crackdown on the illegal importation, manufacture, sale, and use of banned plastic bags and packaging materials across Kenya, following a noted re-emergence of their use. Violators face severe penalties including fines and imprisonment, as the authority re-emphasizes its commitment to environmental protection.

• Fines: Between Ksh2 million and Ksh4 million, or a jail term of one to four years, or both.
• Organization Involved: The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
• Context: The ban on plastic bags has been in effect since August 2017, with exceptions for industrial primary packaging and garbage bin liners.