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Lamu Coal Plant NEMA License

Copy of the license issued by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to approve the Lamu Coal Power plant on September 9, 2016. Download PDF Version.

Coal power firm seeking regulator nod

Source: Daily Nation By NEVILLE OTUKI Promoters of Kenya’s first coal-fired power plant have applied for the energy regulator’s approval to generate and supply electricity ahead of the construction of the Sh200 billion facility. Amu Power Company — the consortium that won the bid to

Kirubi-backed firm gets Nema nod to build Lamu coal power plant

Source:Money and Markets Construction work for the billionaire Chris Kirubi backed Sh200 billion (US$2 billion) Lamu Coal Power Project is set to begin after the Kenyan government’s environmental watchdog brushed aside public protests and issued it with an environmental compliance license. National Environmental Management Authority

Lamu coal plant fuels fierce clash of interests

Source:The Standard Construction work at what would be East Africa’s first coal-fired power plant is already one year behind schedule. But even before it breaks ground, the project is already generating controversy and firing up Kenya’s quiet resort county of Lamu. Labelled by the Government

Ex-official out to stop Lamu coal plant

Last month I visited Lamu Island for the first time. Its natural beauty and friendly people make the archipelago the most chilled and hospitable place in the region. The county’s tourism has suffered due to the threats of insecurity, but it is recovering, thanks to

Lamu County suspends Sh200bn coal plant project

Source: Daily Nation Kalume Kazungu The Lamu government has directed that the Sh200 billion coal-fired power plant project intended to be set up in the county be denied a licence to operate. The county’s leadership has asked the National Environment and Management Authority (Nema) not

Ruto urges support for coal plant and wind power project

Source: The Star Deputy President William Ruto has accused Lamu leaders of using misinformed propaganda to sway the public’s support for major development projects. He said they scare away investors. Ruto told residents the Sh200 billion coal plant and Sh21 billion wind power project will