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June 29, 2026
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Mbita residents block plan to establish asbestos dumpsite on beach

Mbita residents block plan to establish asbestos dumpsite on beach

Lakers Consultancy Limited abandoned the site following uproar...

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Mbita residents and environmental groups have successfully blocked a private company's plan to establish an asbestos disposal site on a Lake Victoria beach. The community participation meeting on May 25, 2026, saw an overwhelming rejection of the proposal by Lakers Consultancy Limited.

  • The company, a licensed operator, sought approval for an environmental and social impact assessment for the site in Kasgunga East Sub-location.
  • Activists described the proposal as environmentally dangerous, socially irresponsible, medically hazardous, and constitutionally unacceptable, citing risks of contamination to the lake and public health.
  • Environmentalists argue that landfilling asbestos near Lake Victoria is inappropriate, advocating instead for methods to destroy and repurpose the hazardous material into new construction components.

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