Lead poisoning victims protest delay of Sh2 billion cash payout

Owino Uhuru community led by activists Francis Auma of MUHURI and Phyllis Omido of Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action organization during a procession to the Mombasa Court of Appeal lamenting on the move of the Court in differing scheduled judgment dates twice. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Residents of Owino Uhuru slum in Mombasa County who were affected by lead poisoning have complained of delays in the release of Sh2 billion awarded by the Supreme Court in December.

The villagers, some of whom are still suffering the effects of the poisoning, have say they expected to use the money for treatment but there was no clue when government agencies and investors they had sued will release the cash.