Manufacturer remains in dilemma after the government effected the ban

Peter Buguru (in checked shirt) oversees a section of his workers as they wrap-up machines which were being used to manufacture plastic bags in his Limuru factory

NAIROBI, KENYA: After sitting his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination in 1995, Peter Burugu’s dream was to pursue a course in accounting.

Mr Burugu, who was good at mathematics, wanted to one day become an accountant and continue with his love for numbers. However, that was unfortunately never to be.