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Kenyan community poisoned by lead still waiting for compensation

A community that was awarded a 12 million dollar compensation after suffering poisoning by lead is still to receive the money, following appeals from the Kenyan government.

Last year a judge in Kenya awarded a 12 million dollar compensation settlement to a community that suffered lead poisoning which originated from a smelting plant that recycled batteries. The Kenyan government is still appealing the case and more than a decade after the poisoning was discovered, the victims have still received no compensation.

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Fri 29 Oct 202119:06GMT

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