Kenyans ill in 'toxic waste' leak

Hundreds of people near the Kenyan port of Mombasa say they have become ill after chemical containers were dumped nearby.

Some witnesses said the containers were abandoned at kipevu near the port about a month ago when the truck driver noticed liquid dripping out.

 An environmental official said there were traces of nitric acid.

A bbc reporter said he experienced breathing difficulties and a stomach upset with chest pains after visiting the area.

By Moheeb