Farmers raid lead factory demanding its closure

The newly opened Eco Solution battery assembly plant in Nyamathi Naivasha which has split area residents over its operations. Some residents are for the plant while a group of experts have dismissed a NEMA report that sanctioned the lead smelting factory. [Photo/Antony Gitonga/Standard]

Over 200 farmers raided a controversial lead factory in Naivasha, vandalising property as debate over the facility heightened.

During the incident, some of the youths involved in the raid escaped with over Sh1 million in cash, laptops, gas cylinders and other office equipment before police moved in.