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Importers and retailers fight plastic bags ban in court

By  MAUREEN KAKAH

Importers and sellers of plastic bags have sued to suspend a government ban on the use, manufacture and importation of polythene.

In a suit filed by two people on their behalf, the traders have sued Environment Cabinet Secretary Judi Wakhungu and the Attorney-General.

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