Choking On Duty: Nairobi's Traffic Police Face Exposure to Air Pollution

Approximately 19,000 people die each year due to air pollution in Kenya, according to the World Health Organization. While vehicle emissions are dangerous and the biggest contributor to air pollution, traffic police breath in these fumes for hours on end. So, what is the cost to their health?

This story was produced with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was originally published on Look Up TV on May 29, 2024.

Banner image: Vehicles emit pollutants that can lead to respiratory illnesses such as asthma, chest infections and even lung cancer / Credit: Look Up TV.