The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a crackdown on facilities violating environmental regulations in Nairobi.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 27, the authority said it issued notices to businesses found operating outside the law during inspections conducted on Tuesday.
According to NEMA, environmental inspectors carried out compliance checks in Industrial Area and Kayole, where two facilities were flagged over multiple environmental and safety concerns.
“NEMA environmental inspectors yesterday carried out routine checks in Nairobi’s Industrial Area and Kayole and issued Improvement Notices to two facilities,” the statement read.
NEMA said Kenrom Chemicals Ltd was found to be in breach of regulations governing hazardous substance while Kayole Slaughterhouse was discharging untreated effluent into Nairobi River.
“Kenrom Chemicals Ltd was found non-compliant with Management of toxic and Hazardous Chemicals/Materials Regulations 2024; while Kayole Slaughterhouse was discharging untreated effluent into Nairobi River tributary and operating without a Effluent Discharge License,” the statement added.
Inspectors also uncovered several additional issues at the Kayole Slaughterhouse, including the lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers, poor housekeeping standards, and the absence of solid waste tracking documents.
