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Residents of Kaputiei North Ward have raised concerns over the ongoing open combustion of hazardous waste in their area, accusing a local company of exposing them to serious health risks.
The agitated residents say thick smoke and a choking smell emanating from Environmental and Combustion Consultant Limited (ECCL) in Empuyiankat have made life unbearable.
According to them, cases of persistent coughing, sneezing, headaches, and other respiratory complications have increased significantly in recent days.
School-going children and elderly residents are reported to be among the most affected, with many allegedly falling ill due to prolonged exposure to the smoke day and night.
