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Meet the brave Phyllis Omido who has defied harassment and threats to bring anti-pollution case to court

Phyllis Omido from the coast region, known as East Africa’s ‘Erin Brockovich’ is one brave woman who has risen above harassment and threats to see that environmental justice prevails. Phyllis who started an environment related battle 8 years ago is about to make a breakthrough. The journey started when her breastfeeding son suffered from lead-related complications probably through her breastmilk.  

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