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Manufacturing firms on the spot for environmental pollution in Kericho

Julius Mwei holds two hides of his cows which died after consuming iron fillings. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) audit commissioned by Soin/Sigowet constituency professionals has returned a harsh verdict on a steel company in the area.

The audit was commissioned following residents' complaints against a steel and cement manufacturing company in the area found that the company was discharging refuse onto private land surrounding it and hazardous iron fillings.

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