DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 12 -- THE National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has shut down JUYE Concrete Company Ltd, a concrete manufacturing plant located in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, following allegations of environmental pollution affecting nearby residents.

The closure was announced today, February 12, 2026, by NEMCs Manager for Compliance, Promotion and Monitoring Hamadi Taimuru, after conducting a surprise inspection at the facility to assess whether previously issued directives had been implemented.

According to Taimuru, the factory has been under inspection since last year and has been issued four directives to rectify identified shortcomings. However, complaints from nearby residents regarding dust emissions and wastewater dis...