North Rift trade hub project clears regulatory hurdle
Wednesday February 10 2021
By BARNABAS BII
Summary
The implementation of a multibillion-shilling Industrial park project meant to transform the North Rift region into a major commercial hub is set for revival after years of delays due to lack of regulatory approvals.
Uasin Gishu County trade executive Emily Kogos said the Sh200 billion Africa Economic Zones Limited (AEZ) project meant to develop and operate the first private Special Economic Zone in the region had been held up by delayed certification.
The implementation of a multibillion-shilling Industrial park project meant to transform the North Rift region into a major commercial hub is set for revival after years of delays due to lack of regulatory approvals.
The Atheist In Kenya Society has embarked on an exercise seeking to expose places of worship responsible for causing discomfort to many Kenyans due to noise pollution.
In a letter addressed to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), society president Harrison Mumia said they are compiling a list of churches and mosques that have become a nuisance to public peace especially in residential areas.
Mr Mumia asked Nema to take immediate action on the said places of worship or else the atheists society will be forced to take legal action.
He claimed the places of worship are in violation of existing noise pollution laws.
Ola, Mahadi set their sights on share of LPG business
Friday January 15 2021
Summary
Two oil marketers are seeking regulatory approvals to tap into the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business as demand for clean sources of cooking fuels grows.
Mahadi Energy Limited and OLA Energy Kenya are seeking clearance from the environmental watchdog to construct and operate an LPG terminal depot with a total storage capacity of 15,000 tonnes of LPG as well as expand the Marine Terminal respectively.
The two firms have submitted Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) for approval prior to construction of the LPG plants.
THE STANDARD By
Peter Theuri |
January 14th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
A residential building near Nairobi Dam that was earmarked for demolition in 2018. [File, Standard]
In 2018, numerous house owners in Nairobi were sweating over the possibility of their property being demolished.
A report by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) dated June 26, 2018 said the government had earmarked buildings sitting on riparian land, which were to be flattened.
Authorities warned that the crackdown would affect about 4,000 buildings that were deemed to interfere with the hydrological and ecological balance.
A number of buildings were actually brought down by the Nairobi River Regeneration team led by Nema.
Kenya: You Need a Permit to Use Fireworks During Festivities, Says CAS
24 December 2020
By Vitalis Kimutai
Kenyans seeking to use light explosives to mark any festivities will first have to seek permission from the government.
This is according to Chief Administrative Secretary for Petroleum and Mining John Mosonik, who warned that the law must be followed when lighting up fireworks during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the country. I wish to remind members of the public that lighting of fireworks is not something you wake up and perform. It is regulated and permission from the relevant government departments must be sought, he said.