Anti-pollution activist tells of how son got ill from toxic lead

Phylis Omido could not hold back tears as she testified over those affected by lead chemical from a metal distilling company at the Mombasa High Court on Wednesday. [Photo: Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A former Administration Manager at a metal refinery company in Owino Uhuru slums, Mombasa, told the High Court she quit the job after discovering her son was suffering from lead poisoning.

Phyllis Issa Omido who is the founder of Center for Justice, Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA) said after quitting the job three more children tested positive for lead poisoning.