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Industrialisation CS Ms Betty Maina addresses journalists on the issues surrounding ban on sale of scrap metal, in Nairobi yesterday. [Samson Wire, Standard]
From next week, the scrap metal industry will be back to life after the lifting of a ban imposed in January. Industrialisation CS Ms Betty Maina yesterday announced that the lifting of the ban will be effective from May 1.
This is a relief for traders who have pleaded and even protested two weeks ago against the ban. The scrap metal dealers are however still required to comply with regulations set by the state last month.
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