The Kenyan Government has implemented a ban on plastic bags, kicking off immediately.
The ban targets any company selling, manufacturing or carrying bags, with hefty fines and jail time publicised, as well as consciously targeting bags from shops and grocery stores.
And while the large fines and jail time has been widely publicised, these are applicable only to Kenyan companies who continue to manufacture or use plastic bags, not regular citizens or tourists.
African safari specialist, Abercrombie & Kent, has welcomed the Kenyan Government’s ban on plastic bags.
There are ramifications for travellers, and following the announcement, A&K is advising its guests that confiscation of carry and flat types of bags, as well as Ziploc and duty-free bags, is likely on arrival at Nairobi Airport.
Bags designed for multiple use, such as zippered cosmetic bags, are not included in the ban.
A&K Australia’s Regional Managing Director, Sujata Raman, said, “Like our clients, A&K is in wholehearted support of the ban.
“It is long overdue and a critically important step in protecting Kenya’s environment. Plastic bags are a scourge right across the world, harming wildlife and damaging ecosystems.
“I think it is time this measure was adopted much more widely.”
