JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kenya Court Blocks $2 Billion Coal Plant at Heritage Site.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Herbling, David 3 of 3

Abstract

A Kenyan high court has blocked the construction of a proposed $2 billion coal-power plant near Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, due to inadequate public participation by the developers, primarily Centum Investment Co. The ruling concludes a six-year dispute that began when a tribunal canceled the project's environmental license in 2019. Community groups have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts on human and marine life, while the use of coal has faced criticism for its environmental effects. Kenya aims to achieve universal electricity access by 2030 and is focusing on transitioning to renewable energy sources. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188781472
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