Officials from the National Environment Management Authority inspect facilities during a pollution compliance crackdown in Nairobi’s Industrial Area and Kayole. /HANDOUTThe National Environment Management Authority has flagged two facilities in Nairobi over alleged violations of environmental regulations during routine compliance inspections conducted in Industrial Area and Kayole.
In a statement on Wednesday, NEMA said its environmental inspectors issued Improvement Notices to the facilities after establishing breaches related to hazardous waste management and pollution control.
One of the facilities, a chemical manufacturing company located in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, was allegedly found non-compliant with the Management of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Materials Regulations, 2024.
The authority said inspectors identified failures related to the handling and management of hazardous materials during the inspection exercise.
In Kayole, a slaughterhouse was cited for allegedly discharging untreated effluent into a tributary of the Nairobi River and operating without an Effluent Discharge Licence.
According to NEMA, the facility was also found to be lacking proper personal protective equipment for workers.
Inspectors further noted poor housekeeping standards and the absence of solid waste tracking documents required under environmental management regulations.
The authority said the enforcement action forms part of ongoing inspections aimed at ensuring industries and businesses comply with environmental laws and pollution control standards.
“NEMA environmental inspectors yesterday carried out routine checks in Nairobi’s Industrial Area and Kayole and issued Improvement Notices to two facilities,” the authority said.
The agency reiterated its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations to safeguard public health and protect water sources from pollution.
Industrial discharge and waste management remain among the key environmental concerns in Nairobi, particularly in areas surrounding rivers and informal industrial zones.
Authorities have in recent years intensified monitoring of industries, factories and slaughterhouses over illegal dumping of waste and discharge of untreated effluent into rivers and drainage systems.
NEMA said facilities found violating environmental regulations risk further enforcement action if they fail to implement corrective measures within the timelines provided in the notices.
