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Plastic paradox: How ban enforcement puts ethical millers at a disadvantage

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Bails of maize floor being offloaded from a truck. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Kenya has in recent years gained global acclaim for its advancements in environmental conservation, notably exemplified by the courageous ban on plastic bags.

However, despite these commendable efforts, a significant contradiction remains - the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) falling short in enforcing its own directives.

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