Distiller makes changes to address air pollution concerns

Mavoko MP Patrick Makau (right) with Nema officials (left) during a tour of the firm at Athi River, Machakos County yesterday. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Environment experts have cleared an alcohol manufacturing firm that had been accused of pollution.

The team from the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), led by the agency’s chief researcher Francis Iganga and accompanied by area MP Patrick Makau, toured the factory  eight months after directing its management to make several changes.