Nearly 1,000 Workers Face Layoff as Govt Shuts Down Nairobi Company
The closure comes amid a heightened crackdown of non-complaint companies by the government with the aim of streamlining operations across various facilities in Kenya...
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has shut down a chemical company in Mlolongo for allegedly discharging untreated waste into the Nairobi River. The raid, led by NEMA Director General Mamo Mamo and Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, also resulted in arrests.
- Three individuals linked to the facility were arrested, with more expected to face prosecution.
- The company, specializing in glass, ceramics, and concrete, was found to be operating without a functional effluent treatment plant.
- The closure follows public outcry after social media images revealed white, foamy effluent flowing from the factory into the river, highlighting that an estimated 70% of Nairobi's wastewater is discharged untreated.
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Nearly 1,000 Workers Face Layoff as Govt Shuts Down Nairobi Company - May 2026
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) shut down a chemical company in Mlolongo for allegedly discharging untreated waste into the Nairobi River, leading to nearly 1,000 workers facing layoffs. The raid was led by NEMA Director General Mamo Mamo and Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, resulting in arrests. Separately, Koko Networks employees may receive limited financial relief amidst the company's collapse, which has left creditors facing substantial losses. Meanwhile, the National Treasury has halted all funding for rent and renovations of leased government offices, including the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, as part of cost-cutting measures in the 2026/2027 Budget Summary.
