Global opposition grows against proposed Lamu coal plant

International organisations rally in support of community rights

Mid-2017:

Pressure mounts to stop the Lamu coal plant as major international organisations join community organisations in opposing the proposed Lamu coal plant, as Kenyan court hearings proceed.

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Descriptive opinion piece with a photos of Lamu island community:

DECOALONIZE LAMU

Diane Francis in Huffington Post:

“The deal is economically foolish for Kenyans because the cost of renewables falls — and will undercut fossil fuels in a handful of years — in sunny and windy or geothermally-endowed nations.”

Kenya Should Not Sign China And South Africa Coal Deal

WOMIN bring together women in Lamu and Kitui:

Via 350Africa:

“When people rise, power changes hands. Instead of the governments imposing projects on us as local communities, they will resort to consultations before investing on mega projects. Also, power in the hands of the locals will enhance community ownership in any project which has an adverse impact on their lives.” Said Hindu Salim, Save Lamu

Women for Women: harrowing realities from Kitui coal Basin

Sierra Club:

“A coal plant does not make sense for Kenya given the tremendous renewable potential there, and especially should not be supported by public finance from the African Development Bank… The future of the Lamu coal plant remains to be seen, but the devastating impact it would have on local tourism and fishing industries — and the communities who depend on them — hang in the balance.”

Kenyan Activists Say True Environmental Impacts of Coal Plant Not Adequately Considered

Accountability Counsel:

“Lamu’s social and environmental future is at stake, and local communities need a voice in what kind of future that turns out to be.”

Escalating Threats in Lamu, Kenya Interfere with Local Communities' Right to Public Participation