Kakamega braces for cancer explosion as state embarks on demotion of asbestos-roofed buildings
Kakamega County Environmental Officer Nathaniel Mutuku says that laws and legislations that regulate asbestos management in Kenya are comprehensive and would give the law enforcers a foundation to act upon.
Rights groups raise constitutional and environmental safety concerns over Siaya Nuclear Plant, warn of imminent protests
Environmental concerns also featured prominently, with the group citing a review by the Netherlands Commission on Environmental Assessment, which reportedly found gaps in the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment conducted by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).
Gold mining: Vihiga County Assembly wants Chinese Suyan Wei Company to comply with the law
Petitioners raised several issues, including lack of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), absence of public participation, alleged attempts to use public land without due process, potential environmental degradation, risks to public health and threats to community grazing land and livelihoods.
