Minister closes two Njeru factories over pollution

Ms Diana Mutasingwa,  Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President, has ordered the closure of two factories in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, due to alleged pollution.

The factories, Victoria Nile Plastics Ltd and Pramukh Steel Ltd, were accused of directly discharging waste into River Nile.

Ms Mutasingwa made the directive during an inspection on Friday, citing the need to protect the environment.

“We cannot allow industries to compromise the health of our people and the environment,” she emphasised.

The closure has left…