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 set up the plant —
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 (Nema) issued the licence to
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 as a Vision 2030 project,
Concerns raised on the Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) regarding the Lamu Imported Coal Power Plant
Save Lamu and Natural Justice submitted written concerns on the ESIA conducted by Amu Power raising critical issues that were overlooked on the final report submitted to National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). Read more on Save Lamu Natural Justice letter to NEMA . .
Kenya: Lamu County Suspends Sh200 Billion Coal Plant Project
Source: All Africa 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 to allow the power plant to operate.
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 to allow the power plant
Environmental Concerns Over Kshs 192 billion Lamu Coal Power Project
Source: Kenya News Agency The National Environment Management Authority has embarked on a weeklong public participation forum aimed at collating views over an Environmental Impact Assessment report on the proposed Lamu Coal Power Plant to be built in Kwasasi area next year. Amu Power Company, the consortium that won the
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 change Lamu’s economy as well
Lamu County Official Resigns in Protest over Sh204b Coal Power Project
Source: The Standard A top county official has resigned after voicing her opposition to a controversial Sh204.3 billion power project. Trade, Tourism, Culture and Natural Resources Executive Samia Omar resigned on Monday after she observed that the coal plant might be harmful to the environment. “As County Executive for both