A Nairobi lawyer has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to stop public service vehicles from playing loud music, arguing that the practice infringes on several constitutional rights. In the petition, Lawyer Samwel Barongo Nyamari criticized the Matatu Owners Association, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the …
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has temporarily shut down several water treatment facilities following an accident in which a lorry carrying chemicals overturned in the Matharu area of Timboroa Location, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement on Friday, November 21, 2025, NEMA said the spill released an unidentified substance …
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A British mining company, Shanta Gold Limited, has announced the discovery of one of Kenya’s largest gold deposits — an estimated Sh683 billion worth of the precious metal in Kakamega County. According to the firm, about 337 acres of land will be required for the mining project, most of which …
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Gitson Energy Limited has formally written to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), demanding full transparency on all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approvals and licenses for power projects in Marsabit County. The firm raised concerns over whether these projects comply with Kenya’s environmental and community land regulations. Click here to …
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has listed 107 entertainment joints across Kenya that risk being shut down for excessive noise. In a notice issued yesterday, the regulator said it has received numerous complaints from the public about loud music in clubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants. The crackdown is aimed …
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has mandated that all sand transporters obtain permits in accordance with new environmental regulations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice issued on February 18, 2025, NEMA instructed those involved in sand harvesting to apply for licenses through its official portal. …
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The court has ordered the detention of the owner of the fatal Embakasi gas plant, along with two NEMA officials, for a period of 21 days to facilitate the ongoing police investigation. Derrick Kimathi, the proprietor of the gas plant, along with NEMA officials Joseph Makau and Marrian Kioko, will …
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The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has pinpointed 29 companies responsible for polluting Nairobi Rivers with various products and packaging materials. This discovery follows thorough inspections carried out on January 18, 2024, at multiple locations within the Nairobi River basin. In an announcement on Wednesday, the authority disclosed that all …
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