[1] In 2022, Owino Uhuru had a population of 3,800 people, most of whom live in simple dwellings and work in the nearby ports.

[2] From 2007[1] to 2014,[3] Metal Refinery EPZ operated a lead-acid battery recycling factory near the village.

[3] The process included use of a lead-smelter, which leaked lead-contaminated waste-water in the drinking water source of the village.

A campaign led by Phyllis Omido saw the factory's owners and the Government of Kenya challenged for compensation in court[3] in 2016.

[1] In 2020, the Environment and Land Court[4] awarded 3,000 villagers Sh.13 billion[5] (the equivalent of U.S. $12 million[1]), before the government appealed the decision.