{"id":53592,"date":"2023-05-15T16:08:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?p=53592"},"modified":"2023-05-15T16:08:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:08:10","slug":"kenya-must-not-backslide-on-progress-made-against-plastic-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/press\/53592\/kenya-must-not-backslide-on-progress-made-against-plastic-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya Must Not BackSlide on Progress Made Against Plastic Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nairobi, 15 May 2023 \u2013 Kenya is set to backslide on its own anti-plastic regulations following a proposal to remove excise duty<\/a> from the locally produced plastics giving manufacturers a chance to revive plastic production. If this proposal contained in the Finance Bill 2023<\/a>, becomes law in its current form, it will likely lead to increased plastic production locally.<\/p>\n\n

Responding to these developments, Greenpeace Africa\u2019s Communication and Story Manager, Hellen Dena has said:<\/p>\n\n

\u201c\u200bIt is disappointing that Kenya wants to back-track on the progress made in its plastic-free ambitions by folding to pressure from manufacturers and plastic proponents. Kenya and Rwanda are among countries in Africa that are uniquely placed to lead the world into a plastic-free future. Rescinding on these commitments will derail the progress made across the entire continent. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cPlastic pollution has been shown to have disproportionate impacts on marginalised communities<\/a> and the ecosystem that millions depend on for livelihoods. As a product of fossil fuels and toxic additives, plastic production \u2013 and its incineration – releases harmful toxins into the environment which contribute to rising temperatures globally, thus exacerbating the negative impacts of the climate crisis. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cWith the ban on single-use plastic packaging and on plastic in all protected areas, Kenya has made great strides to reduce plastic pollution. This proposal could negate all the gains made in the last 6 years the ban has been in place. We urge Kenya\u2019s National Assembly to reject the bill<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace Africa Press Desk: pressdesk.africa@greenpeace.org<\/p>\n\n

Hellen Dena, <\/strong>
Communication Officer, <\/strong>
+254 717 104 144, hdena@greenpeace.org<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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