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Lead poisoning fears at factory in Nakuru

A worker at Xiangui International Battery Factory in Nakuru’s industrial area. Several former employees have complained that they developed health complications while working in the factory. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

Nakuru, Kenya: A ward representative has petitioned the County Assembly to launch investigations into a battery manufacturing company after eight former employees were allegedly found to have acute lead poisoning.

The move by London Ward Rep Francis Njoroge came hours after the Public Health Department ordered a forensic investigation for lead poisoning on the former employees of Xiangui International Battery Factory, which has since been shut down.

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