More than 10 local civil society groups on Friday held a peaceful protest over a planned Sh200 billion coal-fired power plant to be established in Lamu West. The plant is to be set up by Amu Power Company – a consortium of Gulf Energy and Centum Investments Led by Save
Kenya’s National Environmental Tribunal (NET) has commenced hearings in to consider Save Lamu‘s groups’ objections regarding the insufficiency of the proposed Lamu coal plant’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. The Tribunal was in Lamu from 11 to 12 May 2017. On the first day, they visited the project site, whereas they heard from
New coal plants in Africa are largely being paid for by China and developed countries that are turning away from the technology at home. Here’s why. LAMU, KENYA, Few places in the world exude a sense of timelessness as Lamu, an island off of Kenya’s northern coast home to the
I like it when I see political contestants making solid, informed critical comments on economic and public policy. I think it also makes smart politics, especially as people are becoming more and more discerning about such prevailing issues. In this context, Nasa co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka’s comments in Lamu the other
I like it when I see political contestants making solid, informed critical comments on economic and public policy. I think it also makes smart politics, especially as people are becoming more and more discerning about such prevailing issues. In this context, Nasa co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka’s comments in Lamu the other
The Sh200 billion coal fired power plant is being forced on Lamu people, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said. Mr Musyoka said the plant had hazardous effects on the environment and human health. Speaking at a rally in Kizingitini Island in Lamu East during his tour of the area, the Nasa
This video summarizes the concerns over inadequate consultation of the local Lamu community by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the Lamu Coal plant.
Pictured: Lamu residents hold placards in protest against the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decision to hold a public hearing on the Lamu Coal Power Plant in an area that is inaccessible, December 6, 2016 |REUTERS, Abdallah Bargash Yesterday Save Lamu publicized a press release to clarify media reports that
Pictured: Lamu residents hold placards in protest against the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decision to hold a public hearing on the Lamu Coal Power Plant in an area that is inaccessible, December 6, 2016 |REUTERS, Abdallah Bargash Lamu – March 30, 2017 Save Lamu has publicized a press release to
Source: Business Daily Rights groups based in Lamu have opposed the move by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve the Sh200 billion coal-fired power plant set to be established at Kwasasi in Hindi Division, Lamu West. In February 2017, ERC approved the