The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to a Naivasha-based agricultural facility to address multiple breaches or face closure.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 23, NEMA said KENBRID Farms was found to be discharging untreated wastewater into the environment without the Effluent Discharge Licence (EDL).
"NEMA on Tuesday, April 22, issued improvement order to KENBRID Farms in Naivasha for discharging untreated effluent/waste water to the environment without an Effluent Discharge Licence (EDL)," the statement said.
During the inspection, NEMA officials also reported the facility had neither conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), nor maintained required environmental audits.
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Additionally, the agency noted that solid waste, primarily manure, was found to be poorly managed, posing further environmental risks.
"During inspection, there was no records of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Environmental Audit (EA) for the facility. There was also evidence of poor management of solid waste manure from the facility," the statement added.
NEMA ordered the farm to immediately cease all discharges and to contain all solid waste generated on-site.
"They were ordered to stop further discharges and put in place measures to contain all solid waste generated by the facility within 7 days and a report compliance to NEMA Naivasha Sub-county office," the statement concluded.
This new development comes a week after NEMA ordered the immediate closure of Habanos Lounge, a popular night club located along the Northern Bypass.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, NEMA said it ordered the closure following persistent noise pollution complaints from area residents.
The agency cited the club’s repeated failure to comply with prior directives aimed at reducing noise levels despite several warnings and engagements.
"NEMA yesterday issued a Closure Order to Habanos Lounge, located along Northern Bypass, following persistent noise complaints from neighbors and failure by the club to adhere to previous orders to control noise pollution. The orders are to take effect immediately," NEMA said in its statement.
