Protest erupts in Naivasha as dust from quarry sparks health concerns

More than 300 residents in Kedong, Naivasha, protested against a quarrying operation they accuse of causing dust and noise pollution despite alleged stop orders from NEMA and the Ministry of Mining.

Residents of Kedong, Naivasha, protest at a Chinese-owned quarry accused of operating despite NEMA stop orders. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

A Chinese company is on the spot for ignoring orders from NEMA and the Ministry of Mining to stop quarrying activities in Kedong, Naivasha.

Following the impunity, angry residents stormed the facility located off Moi South Lake Road, accusing the investor of massive air and noise pollution.

Carrying placards and twigs, over 300 demonstrators, including parents from a nearby school, vowed to hold weekly demonstrations until the investor abides by the law. Residents of Kedong, Naivasha, protest at a Chinese-owned quarry accused of operating despite NEMA stop orders. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Residents of Kedong, Naivasha, protest at a Chinese-owned quarry accused of operating despite NEMA stop orders. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Source: Standard