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You risk Sh4m fine, 4 years in jail for buying food, water in plastics

Food being sold in a supermarket. Manufacturers will be required to re-think their packaging materials. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Nairobians could soon be slapped with a Sh4 million fine or face a four-year jail term or both, if the proposed Bill in the County Assembly banning food and food products wrapped in plastic bags, is passed.

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