Plastic bags ban was long overdue, conservationists say

Street vendors in Nakuru town, Kenya selling reusable Eco-friendly Carrier Bags. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO | NATION

Conservationists have lauded the ban on plastic bags and vowed to lend their support to make it a success.

The Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa, in statements sent to newsrooms Monday, congratulated the State on the bold move and said the ban was long overdue.