[The Conversation Africa] Kenya banned the use of plastic carrier bags in 2017, prompted by environmental and health costs. At the time, more than 100 million single-use plastic bags were handed out every year, making them the most commonly used carrier bags for shopping. Most traders and end users have complied with the ban, but the bags have never been completely eliminated. Jane Mutheu Mutune, who researches on environmental governance and management, reflects on the policy hits and misses - and the opportunities to do better.
