Goldox Kenya Ltd donkey abattoir at Chemogoch, Baringo County. [Photo/nairobinews]
The National Environmental Management Authority’s (NEMA) 21-day notice to a donkey abattoir in Baringo to ensure proper waste disposal has expired.The multi-million-shilling donkey abattoir now faces closure after for failing to comply with the NEMA requirements.NEMA says the Sh300 million Goldox Kenya Ltd at Chemogoch has not put in place proper waste disposal measures and is operating an illegal dumping site.The authority’s and the county’s public health department, on a tour of the facility last week, found out that the company is unfit to operate due to poor waste handling systems.“The company does not have the technical capacity to handle its waste, leading to massive environmental pollution, a situation which has led to constant complaints lodged to NECC by the public,” said NECC secretary John Chumo.Nema investigations also revealed that the company was operating an illegal dumping site on land purported to be a donkey breeding ground.According to Nema, no licensing for the site was made while the public health department revealed that they were not consulted on inspecting the site, which is within a residential area.“Investigations have revealed that the company is operating an illegal dumping site. We have given orders to the company to fence off and renovate the dumping site and that no activity should take place on the parcel until it is confirmed fit for farming or any other activity,” said Mr Samuel Ruto, a public health officer in the county.The Ministry of Lands said no change of user was made to allow for dumping.