CS Orders Removal of Asbestos Countrywide

Summary

Kenya faces a public health challenge due to asbestos in facilities nationwide, which releases hazardous fibres causing severe chronic diseases. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment has mandated the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to identify all such facilities and oversee the complete removal of asbestos by December 2024. This initiative is currently in progress, with institutions given three months to comply for public safety.

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