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Kenya pitted against Rwanda, Tanzania over ban on plastic

Kenya is seeking to avoid a total ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags. PHOTO | FILE

Kenya is headed for a showdown with its regional partners as it seeks to protect jobs in plastic manufacturing, with Rwanda and Tanzania pushing for a ban on plastic bags in the region.

A Bill seeking the ban will be debated in the upcoming East African Legislative Assembly sittings in Kampala.

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