Event Brief
Battery recycling shortfalls raise lead poisoning risks
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Residents in Owino Uhuru report ongoing lead poisoning after a plant shut down in Mombasa.
WHO: Residents of Owino Uhuru
WHAT: Reported ongoing lead poisoning risks linked to poor battery recycling
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:54 AM ET
WHERE: Owino Uhuru, Mombasa
WHY: A lead acid battery recycling plant shut down after which residents said they still suffer lead poisoning.
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