×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Environment: Man who kicked off plastic ban campaign

Mr James Wakibia started campaigning for the ban of plastic bags almost eight years ago

NAKURU, KENYA: What started as a single click to document the hazards of plastic bags to filing petitions and finally to rigorous social media campaigns advocating their ban has finally brought results for a Nakuru environmentalist.

Mr James Wakibia, who doubles up as a photographer, started campaigning for the ban of plastic bags almost eight years ago while armed with only a camera and banners.

Full Access for less than Ksh 34 a day
Ksh 999 billed monthly. No hidden charges.
Fact-first journalism you can trust that is independent, accurate, and made for Kenya.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in

Related Topics

Plastic bag ban