TANGA, Oct. 22 -- THE National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has halted operations at Nanfang Quick Lime factory in Tanga after it began production without securing the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate.

According to NEMC, the plant, which converts white stones into quick lime for cement, wall coatings and other lime products, has prompted complaints from residents and nearby schools due to dense dust, smoke and strong odours, raising concerns over environmental and operational compliance.

The council, also, noted that construction and machine testing proceeded without regulatory supervision at Kilapula area in Tanga.

In response to these violations, Tanga Regional Commissioner, Amb Batilda Burian has ...