PRESS RELEASE
Scrap Metal Council held a Special Full Council Meeting today following a resurgence of wanton vandalism of Critical National Infrastructure and arrived at the following resolutions:
- The Council has resolved to suspend renewal and issuance of export licenses with immediate effect until further notice.
- The council has also noted and agreed with the action taken by the Security Agencies charged with the task of protecting Critical National Infrastructure in Embu County to suspend the scrap metal business in the county until further notice.
- The Council has renewed its commitment to the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government regarding mapping and vetting of all scrap metal dealers in the country.
- The council calls on all licensed scrap metal dealers across the country to comply with the law and avoid abetting vandalism of Critical National Infrastructure and Private Property.