Thousands of dead fish floating at River Athi

Residents of Athi River show dead fish suspected to have been poisoned through pollution at River Athi in Machakos County. [Peterson Githaiga/Standard]

An environment agency is in a spot over an alleged release of toxins into Athi River, which has led to the death of thousands of fish.

There is fear that the fish could be sold to unsuspecting customers in Kitengela and Athi River areas.