The Ministry of Environment has pointed out that at least five million Kenyans living in major urban centers are directly exposed to toxic emissions, mainly from motor vehicles, industries and kerosene.Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa are some of the busiest cities in the country with the three experiencing the growth and rise of factories in a very short time over the years.The government have taken strides to ensuring the country is a 24hr economic hub hence industries that uses machines, vehicles and other smoke emitting gadgets can now operate during the day and night.
These emissions are not fairly diluted into the air causing thick fogs of non-breathable gases to remain in the air for longer periods.
With cities such as this, where tall buildings are constructed every fortnight, leaving no room for the circulation of fresh air, then dwellers are dying due to pollution related illnesses such as respiratory ailments, heart diseases, brain damage and cancers.
If this situation is not averted promptly, then Kenyans will be forced to wear protective masks from pollution.