New Report: Lead in Solvent-Based Paints for Home Use in Kenya
![](https://ipen-china.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Screen%20Shot%202017-06-28%20at%2010.54.13%20AM.png?itok=sW51Oz6b)
This study, conducted by Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) in partnership with IPEN, presents new data on the total lead content of solvent-based paints for home use available on the market in Kenya. It also presents background information on why the use of lead paint is a source of serious concern, especially to children’s health; a review of national policy frameworks that are in place to ban or restrict the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale and use of lead paint; and provides a strong justification to adopt and enforce further regulatory controls in Kenya. Finally, it proposes action steps by different stakeholders to protect children and others from lead paint.
Press Release: New Study Shows Many Kenyan Paints Still Contain High Lead Levels