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Athi River: A Town where industries and residents live in uneasy peace

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Residents of Athiriver say that many industries and factories spew smoke at night. [Gardy Chacha, Standard]

Athi River is home to at least 400 manufacturing industries and factories, excluding those within the Athi River Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

Among these industries, 40 are heavy manufacturing, with eight dedicated to cement production.

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