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NEMA to close markets where traders use banned plastic bags

NEMA warns traders against use of banned plastic bags

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has threatened to shut down markets where traders are found in possession with the banned plastic bags.

The authority said they would involve police and county askaris to facilitate enforcement and the officers will arrest the suspects and also oversee the closure of the affected markets throughout the country.

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