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Governor Mutua shuts down Walker Industries over pollution

Governor Alfred Mutua (right) with county minister for environment, Naomi Mutie tour Mavoko Sub County during a crackdown on companies polluting River Athi

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has closed down Walker Industries, a shoe manufacturing company located in Mavoko Sub County over pollution of the environment.

The governor staged a raid into the factory Tuesday afternoon accompanied by county Minister for Environment, Naomi Mutie and other senior government officers where he confronted the company's top management over rampant emission of effluents into the river and poor operational standards.

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