“The Kenyan government and private project proponents are pursuing the development of a coal industry in Kenya through two main projects: potential coal mining in Mui Basin, Kitui County, and the proposed Lamu Coal Power Station, a potential 1,050 coal processing plant. Both have been marred by major problems: expected harmful health and environmental effects, displacement and livelihood effects on communities, unprofitable and unsound economics, violations in licences, and as a result local and international opposition, including ongoing litigation.” – #deCOALonize

To learn more about the struggle by communities in Lamu and Kitui counties to stop the development of a coal industry in Kenya please visit the #deCOALonize website: https://www.decoalonize.org/about/kenya/