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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 28 Aug 2017

    In Kenya, selling or importing plastic bags will cost you $19,000 — or jailhttp://nyti.ms/2xs2UDG 

    12:35 PM - 28 Aug 2017
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    30 replies 347 retweets 536 likes
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      2. Autar Kaw‏ @numericalguy 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Can we have same fine and jail for being corrupt in Kenya? I am amazed by her priorities.

        2 replies 6 retweets 14 likes
      3. Arvin kip Baingaru‏ @baingaru 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @numericalguy @nytimes

        Our main challenge is corruption but you don't to rub it on our face whenever we make any move towards change in other area that affects us.

        0 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
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      1. Louise Kimmich‏ @KimmichLouise 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Probably a good idea, but the fine is too stiff. Way over the top.

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      1. Isaac Valema‏ @ValemaIsaac 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        I think should be copied and pasted in Tanzanian as well

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      2. christopher sakwa‏Verified account @slimsakwa 28 Aug 2017
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        Nope, it'll cost you $40,000 not $19,000

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      1. E.J. vd Meulen ✈‏ @ejvandermeulen 28 Aug 2017
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        A good thing, should be everywhere in the world 👍👍

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      1. shekarsrikanteswaren‏ @Calling_Shekars 28 Aug 2017
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        Hope India does the same at the earliest.

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      2. Dan Cartee‏ @CarteeDan 28 Aug 2017
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        Wouldn't be nice if people could be responsible. Ain't going to happen.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Miqwi 🇰🇪‏ @Miqwi 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CarteeDan @nytimes

        It's already happening.. today was the first day and no one had a plastic bag in sight

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      4. Versh‏ @Vershered 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Miqwi @CarteeDan @nytimes

        I would be covered in burlap.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Miqwi 🇰🇪‏ @Miqwi 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Vershered @CarteeDan @nytimes

        😂😂😂 I actually got a burlap bag for shopping and it's pretty neat

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Versh‏ @Vershered 28 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Miqwi @CarteeDan @nytimes

        See. I would not test Kenya's gangster.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. B. A. P. E‏ @Larry_Aizen 28 Aug 2017
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        But looting public funds earns you a top job or being elected in your tribal cocoon

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      1. scribbler48‏ @gilbert1dean 28 Aug 2017
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        Oh my!! I think I understand their rationale. 😳

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      1. None‏ @NoNameVal 28 Aug 2017
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        Way to go #Kenya Thank you. The oceans will have more plastic bags than fish in 20yrs, if something isn't done about it NOW. #USA/Europe

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      1. The Amazon‏ @rezimakus 28 Aug 2017
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        @HouseNGR @NGRSenate @NGRPresident @FMEnvng @benmurraybruce Nigeria should take a cue & save our environment NOW. Drastic action!!!

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