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Court suspends directive by NEMA stopping the use of non-woven polypropylene bags

Judge now suspends unwoven bags ban [Photos courtesy]

A Nairobi court has suspended the directive by National Environment and Management Authority (Nema) stopping the use of non-woven polypropylene bags pending the determination of a petition.

Justice James Makau yesterday issued the orders after Traders Association of Kenya (ISTA) went to court contesting that Nema wanted to stop operations of its members.

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