JUST IN: NEMA Issues Ultimatum to 145 Companies Polluting Water Bodies 

  As the country celebrated Mazingira Day yesterday, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) announced positive progress in the fight against river pollution. In a statement on Thursday, October 10, 2024, NEMA officials revealed that they had identified 145 companies responsible for polluting water bodies across Kenya. The authority highlighted that these companies have impeded national efforts to protect the environment and tackle climate change. Contaminants in the rivers include plastics, detergents, disinfectants, chemical residues, and petroleum byproducts, which pose serious risks to people who rely on these water sources for domestic use. Additionally, these pollutants seep into the soil, contaminating
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