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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 27 Aug 2017

    Kenya's banned plastic shopping bags. Is the ban necessary? http://bbc.in/2wUeVnI pic.twitter.com/6ZomCcOXjA

    6:30 PM - 27 Aug 2017
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    61 replies 74 retweets 100 likes
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      2. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        No consumer engagement esp among low income Kenyans. Mama Mboga, #GitheriMan use plastic bags for food packaging. Alternatives?

        5 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
      3. #KenyaFirst‏ @DonaldOuko1 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @BBCAfrica

        I think over time they will learn to adjust. This is a very good law for pur country

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      4. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @DonaldOuko1 @BBCAfrica

        If it's about "adjusting to life without plastic" then the rich should also adjust to life without plastic bottles.

        1 reply 1 retweet 5 likes
      5. #KenyaFirst‏ @DonaldOuko1 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @BBCAfrica

        This is not a contest between the rich and the poor I guess. It is a law meant to clean our environment and not punish the poor

        2 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
      6. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @DonaldOuko1 @BBCAfrica

        Ahem. Rich and poor live in the same environment. This #plasticbagban ban WILL affect the poor more. Think about it!

        3 replies 2 retweets 1 like
      7. #KenyaFirst‏ @DonaldOuko1 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @BBCAfrica

        We cannot be held hostage by the poor at the expense of our environment. How do the poor in Rwanda manage?

        2 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
      8. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @DonaldOuko1 @BBCAfrica

        Then let the rich stop using plastic bottles that destroy the environment. Also close Lamu Coal Plant. #deCOALonize

        3 replies 1 retweet 5 likes
      9. sheliza‏ @seluyo 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @DonaldOuko1 @BBCAfrica

        The poor pack the water the rich people drink in bottles....the irony......plastic water bottles is not synonymous to being rich

        2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      2. SK47‏ @cactustouch 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Nakuru county has played a big role in this through @JamesWakibia it is NO DOUBT NECESSARY. LETS ADOPT TO CHANGE..CHANGE IS CONSTANT!pic.twitter.com/DkddZhtMAr

        1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
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      2. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        "Plastic bag bad, plastic bottle good" it seems. Plastic bottles a problem too but banning them would affect the rich...

        2 replies 5 retweets 2 likes
      3. ,‏ @makagutu_o 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @BBCAfrica

        Banning plastic bottles would affect Coca-Cola and maybe someone high up is getting something

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      4. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @makagutu_o @BBCAfrica

        Plastic Keringet water bottles a constant feature at State functions. Plastic bottles are good for "some", I suppose...

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      5. ,‏ @makagutu_o 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tezira @BBCAfrica

        I think you are right. Plastic bags bad, plastic bottles very good

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. Joel N. K. Gashagaza‏ @beauideal92 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Is keeping the environment clean necessary?

        0 replies 1 retweet 3 likes
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      1. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Informal sector (kadogo economy) depends on plastic bags to package milk, veg for sale. The poor will suffer. Look at that angle.

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      2. Tez Lore‏ @tezira 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        NEMA: "Plastic bags are bad for the environment" Also NEMA: "Lamu Coal Plant is good for the environment" @nemakenya for you!

        1 reply 3 retweets 1 like
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      1. ThatQuestionMark‏ @ArapWalta 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What kind of question is this?

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      1. Alf Burbank‏ @AlfyBurbank 27 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yes.we all are in the same boat, must protect mother nature.

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