We are a country moving towards coal production while the rest of the world bids goodbye in the hope that this can power us into the future. We’re turning a blind eye to the harzadous accompaniments of health complications, killing marine life, air pollution etc.
Inevitably the pomp and chest-thumping of the launch of the standard gauge railway must give way to the reality of running it, and, of course, paying for its various costs. It is, therefore, a good time to reflect on a few of the facts and
A justice authority has demanded the government’s full disclosure on the dealings of Lamu’s Amu Power company. Kenya for Justice and Development Trust (KEJUDE) said there is no demand for power produced by Lamu Coal Power to justify a hefty investment. It added it was
Kenya for Justice and Development Trust is demanding full disclosure from the government about the Amu Power Company dealings. The organisation said there is no current demand for the power that will be produced by Lamu Coal Power to justify the hefty investment of about
Al Kags is a Goode Africa Professional, Open Data & Open Gov enthusiast. Over the last few days, I have come out and spoken strongly and publicly against the Coal plant in Lamu. I have enjoined myself with other like minded Kenyans who have used
Kenyans pay high prices for electricity up to USD$0.19/kWh for residential customers compared to about US$0.10 in South Africa which is a barrier to the country’s sustainable economic development. The country is also expecting a steep rise in demand.To address this Kenya is modernising its
As the world shifts from coal-fired power plants in the race to shut down coal plants for less risky and safe natural gas, Kenya is on the journey to setting up one at the acclaimed world heritage site Manda Bay in Lamu. Government officials and
President Uhuru Kenyatta returned from China’s “New Silk Road” summit with $3.7 billion loans to finance the standard gauge railway to Kisumu. This brings the Chinese loans for the project close to $9 billion, equal to the total foreign debt that he found when he
Kenyans pay high prices for electricity up to USD$0.19/kWh for residential customers compared to about US$0.10 in South Africa which is a barrier to the country’s sustainable economic development. The country is also expecting a steep rise in demand. To address this Kenya is modernising its electricity system and shifting
Many people will die of ailments and the health burden will be massive if the proposed Sh200 billion Lamu coal-fired power plant becomes operational, an expert witness said. Testifying before the National Environment Tribunal in Nairobi yesterday, economist Ernest Niemi said studies show the social