Cyprian Is Nyakundi has shared a disturbing message about a shadowy steel factory in Athi River that has left many Kenyans questioning how such operations could exist under the radar. According to the information shared, the factory is owned by Chinese investors and is located within Harvest Park, Athi River. The report claims that the facility is secretly manufacturing steel products without any proper licenses or approval from relevant Kenyan authorities.
What is even more worrying is the level of secrecy surrounding the factory, with workers allegedly barred from taking any photos or videos anywhere near the premises. This kind of silence usually signals that something is being hidden, and in this case, the insiders have exposed a troubling pattern of illegal and dangerous practices.
According to the whistleblower who reached out to Cyprian, this godown is not only operating illegally but also disregards basic labour rights and environmental standards. The workers, most of whom are likely Kenyan locals, are being subjected to poor working conditions that would not be acceptable in any properly regulated industry. Reports mention that employees work in unsafe environments without the required protective gear, and there is no proper monitoring of waste disposal, raising fears of environmental pollution.
The fact that this facility continues to operate raises serious questions about the role of local authorities and regulatory bodies such as NEMA, KEBS, and the Ministry of Industrialization. How can such a factory continue to run without attracting any penalties or closure orders? The claim that workers are not allowed to take photos shows the level of control and intimidation being used to hide the operations from the public and even from potential whistleblowers.
It suggests that there may be deliberate efforts to shield the investors from accountability. Harvest Park, where the godown is located, is meant to host legal and regulated businesses. The presence of such a factory violates the purpose of such industrial zones and exposes the possibility that corruption or neglect within Kenyan systems is allowing these operations to thrive.
The people around Athi River deserve clean air, fair employment, and safe environments. Allowing foreign investors to abuse their presence and disregard Kenyan laws is an insult to the nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
There is now a strong need for investigative journalists, regulators, and local leaders to step in and uncover the full extent of what is happening at this steel factory. Kenyans must not allow their land to become a dumping ground for unregulated industries run by foreign players who have no respect for the law or the well-being of local communities. The information shared by Cyprian Is Nyakundi should be treated as a serious alert, and authorities must act before the situation spirals further out of control.
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