Scrap metal dealers across the country have raised an alarm over the continued harassment by the police despite the legalization of the multi-billion industry.
They said police continue to extortionate, harass and frustrate them forcing several of them to quit the industry.
Speaking during a stakeholders meeting in Ruiru town, the traders said the industry has significantly improved the country's economy bringing billions of shillings as foreign exchange and needs empowerment.
They presented their grievances to the chairman, Scrap Metal Council of Kenya Francis Mugo who assured that the government continues to recognize the industry and that the sector has been fully licensed and legalized.
