Turf war: House committee to grill owners of firm in pollution row

National Environment Management Authority

A parliamentary committee has summoned the managers of an alcoholic drinks firm accused of pollution by a neighbouring housing estate in Athi River.

The officials of London Distillers are scheduled to appear before the Environment Committee of the National Assembly tomorrow to answer claims of emptying toxic waste water into the surroundings, leading to discomfort and disease among the residents of Great Wall Gardens, which is owned by Edermann Property Ltd.