New cases of lead poisoning detected in Mombasa's Owino Uhuru slums

Peter Akal (left) from Owino Uhuru slum has his blood sample taken by Dr Victor Ochola for lead poison testing, February 21, 2018. At least 90% of the villagers who stay in this village have tested positive despite closure of the lead factory. [Photo: Gideon Maundu/Standard]

New cases of lead poisoning have been detected among impoverished residents of Owino Uhuru slums.

This follows tests conducted last week by medical experts led by Victor Ochola, a radiographer. Test results show three out of 18 residents have high lead levels in their blood.