| dc.description.abstract | The problem of resource abuse through industrial
activities is a serious one in the developed countries.
Air pollution, water pollution, acid rain, smogs and oil
spills are few among the many consequences of resource
abuse found in these countries. Today as many countries
in the developin9 world industrialist, the problem of
resource abuse is constantly becoming a reality, the
difference being only in degree and magnitude.
Kenya like many of these developing countries is experiencing rapid industrialization and indeed the
problem is noticeable in many of its industrial towns.
This study set out to examine the problem of resource
abuse by industrial development. A case study of two
industries in Athi River town,the Kenya Meat Commission
and the East African Portland Cement factory was taken
and their operations analyzed in depth laying special
emphasis on the environmental problems arising from
these operations.
The study found that these two-industries like many
others in the country lack proper and sound environmental;protection policies and thus their operations have continued adversely to affect land, water and air the basic natural resources for human survival.
Through the study it has been revealed that the future
of our resources and therefore our environment is indeed
threatened.
The study has shown that industrial development without
proper environmental policies can bring formidable
problems on our environment.
This study in its recommendations calls for an integration into our national policies the need for environmental protection. Indeed, the country should enact specific regulations and form an enforcement body to safeguard and protect the environment.
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The future of our resources lies on a careful and well
coordinated effort by all parties concerned, Governmental, and non Governmental and Private individuals to
come up with proper Guidelines as part of our national
policies on environmental protection. Enactment of a
law governing resource use and environmental protection
by the Government, establishment of appropriate
industrial discharge standards, preparation of in~2ct
assessment reports on environment by industries and
public participation on environmental protection are
some of the necessary measures towards the right
direction. | |
