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National Environment Management Authority

Also known as: NEMA · Kenya's National Environment Management Authority

National Environment Management Authority — Kenyan environmental regulator overseeing mining oversight, noise pollution compliance, and facility closures.

2026-04-252026-09-28
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … Where is the National Environment Management Authority while our environment is being destroyed?” he posed. …

    Governor Kachapin warns against illegal gold mining in West Pokot

  3. The Standard

    … It is a public health and environmental issue, but also an untapped economic resource," said Bonnie Mbithi, Chief Executive Officer of the WEEE Centre.The WEEE Centre is among the few facilities licensed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to transport and pro …

    Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall
  4. April 2026

  5. The Standard

    … Establishing a pool government service fee of say Sh3000 per container to support the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), KEPHIS, Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), KNRA, and all other agencies, for example, could be considered,” …

    Port users decry increased levies by state agencies

  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has warned that individuals found using banned plastic bags will be arrested and prosecuted as the crackdown intensifies. …

    NEMA warns of arrests as crackdown on banned plastic bags intensifies
Agriculture & Land

Government plans to revive stalled Sh21 billion Bosto Dam

The News

The Water Principal Secretary says the government is planning to revive construction of the Sh21 billion Bosto Dam in Bomet County, which he describes as the only long-term solution to the county's water shortage. During talks with China Exim Bank and the China International Development Cooperation Agency, it was agreed that project preparatory activities will be fast-tracked to ready the project for concessional financing.

24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Government plans to revive stalled Sh21 billion Bosto Dam

    The Water Principal Secretary says the government is planning to revive construction of the Sh21 billion Bosto Dam in Bomet County, which he describes as the only long-term solution to the county's water shortage. During talks with China Exim Bank and the China International Development Cooperation Agency, it was agreed that project preparatory activities will be fast-tracked to ready the project for concessional financing.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Senate Committee scrutinizes Kilifi officials over sand harvesting oversight

    The Senate Lands and Environment Committee has faulted the Kilifi County Government for failing to rein in mining and sand harvesting companies that are not adhering to National Environment Management Authority guidelines on safe mining practices. The Committee Chairperson raised concerns that sand and mining operations are destroying the ecological system, while the Kilifi County Geologist struggled to explain why no comprehensive report on all such companies had been filed.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

  1. World Cleanup Day 2026 highlights food waste and environmental responsibility

    World Cleanup Day 2026 is marked under the theme "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," drawing attention to food waste as a major preventable waste stream. The observance calls on Kenyans to recognize their constitutional duty to protect the environment for present and future generations.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kisii governor transforms dumpsite into park, wins UN-Habitat recognition

    Kisii Governor Simba Arati has been recognized for transforming the Nyambera dumpsite into Etaya Governors Park. Arati warned during World Cleanup Day 2026 celebrations that African cities struggle with waste management, citing recent deadly landfill collapses in Uganda and Guinea.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Naivasha quarry complaints: noise, dust, unauthorised operations

    Residents and business owners in Kedong, Naivasha, have raised concerns over noise, dust, and blasting from a quarry operated by a Chinese investor, alleging the facility began operations without necessary approvals. They are calling on NEMA and Nakuru County Government to intervene, citing disrupted businesses, health risks, and environmental damage affecting a nearby primary school and surrounding community.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nakuru, Bomet prepare for heavy El Niño rains through 2026

    Nakuru and Bomet counties have identified over 70 high-risk areas and evacuation centres in preparation for heavy El Niño rainfall expected from October through December 2026, with authorities allocating funds for emergency response and mitigation efforts.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ombudsman to rule on Siaya nuclear project transparency dispute

    Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) is finalising a ruling on a dispute brought by the Friends of Siaya Anti-Nuclear Plant against the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency over inadequate information disclosure on the proposed Siaya nuclear power project. The community group has raised concerns about access to information, public participation, land acquisition, compensation, environmental impacts, and nuclear safety.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 31 August

  1. Sixteen years after 2010 Constitution, forest legal battles persist

    Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Over 25 countries to attend Nairobi International Trade Fair

    The Agricultural Society of Kenya is hosting the Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4, expecting participation from over 25 countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium, India, Israel, Indonesia, Turkey, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Qatar, Ethiopia and Egypt, aiming to position the event as a marketplace for investment, exports, partnerships and innovation.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Court suspends NEMA closure order for 213 Lavington Club

    The Environment and Lands Court has barred the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from enforcing a closure order against 213 Lavington Club pending compliance with the court's order. NEMA had ordered the club's closure over excessive noise pollution and the club's failure to provide required compliance documents within a seven-day timeframe.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 21 August

  1. Health PS launches nationwide caravan to communicate government agenda

    Health PS Mary Muthoni has launched a nationwide Jamii Imara Mashinani caravan to take government programmes and information directly to communities at the grassroots level. The initiative aims to communicate the government's progress during its first three years in office and encourage collective effort from government, religious leaders, NGOs, the private sector, and the public in advancing development.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. NEMA orders closure of 213 Lavington Club over noise pollution

    The National Environment Management Authority has issued an Environmental Restoration Order directing the immediate closure of 213 Lavington Club following complaints of excessive noise pollution and the establishment's failure to provide required compliance documents including an Environmental Impact Assessment License and noise control measures. To resume operations, the club must perform an Environmental Impact Assessment, obtain necessary licensing, soundproof the facility, undergo a noise survey, and undergo NEMA re-inspection.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Court orders sound assessment at Lavington club amid music ban

    The Environment and Land Court has directed a sound assessment of 213 Lounge and Restaurant Limited in Lavington, to be conducted jointly by Nairobi County and NEMA, to determine the effectiveness of the club's soundproofing measures. An August 7 order stopping the club from playing music remains in force, though the club may play controlled music during the assessment period.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Nairobi County refuses to revoke Club 213's operating licence

    The Nairobi City County government has declined a petition to revoke the operating licence of Club 213 Lounge and Restaurant Limited in Lavington, citing that inspections by NEMA and county officers found the facility compliant with noise-control requirements.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court to hear Lake Magadi mining petition in November

    The High Court has directed that a petition challenging the possible resumption of mining operations at Lake Magadi be served on respondents for directions on November 18, 2026. The petition, filed by Francis Awino in the public interest on behalf of residents and affected host communities in Magadi, Kajiado County, challenges any resumption of mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pending determination of questions over legality, transparency, and compliance.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. LSK challenges Mombasa construction at historic recreational gardens

    The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

  1. Court bars Club 213 from playing music over noise complaints

    The Milimani Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders barring Club 213 from playing music after a resident of an adjacent property filed a petition citing loud music from mid-day until early morning hours and parking overflow onto pedestrian walkways.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Runda residents protest alleged land grab, oppose high-rise development

    Residents of Runda Estate in Nairobi gathered to protest what they claim is a grabbed public parcel of land and oppose plans for a multi-storey building on the site, saying it would violate building height restrictions, damage drainage systems, and disrupt the ecosystem.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Court halts Ngong Forest eco-lodge and road construction

    The Environment and Lands Court has temporarily stopped construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest and an eco-lodge project within the forest, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya, the Green Belt Movement and JustAct against KURA, Kenya Forest Service and developer Konyon Company Limited.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. UGM demands probe into elephant deaths in Amboseli

    The United Green Movement has called for an independent investigation into the alleged poisoning of fifteen elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, saying preliminary laboratory findings detected a potential toxic substance in samples from affected elephants. UGM cited gaps in Kenya's regulation of hazardous chemicals and urged authorities to prevent similar wildlife deaths.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Senators criticize CS Barasa over weak pollution control enforcement

    Kenyan senators have challenged Environment CS Deborah Barasa over weak enforcement of environmental laws, arguing that despite Kenya's comprehensive pollution control legal framework, continued industrial emissions, toxic waste dumping, and water contamination indicate serious implementation gaps. The lawmakers directed much criticism at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), questioning its effectiveness in enforcing environmental standards.

    15 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Four county workers charged over South C tower collapse deaths

    Four Nairobi county employees have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with deaths linked to the Mamliz Towers building collapse in South C on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery charges for allegedly creating false approvals and uploading forged documents to the National Construction Authority portal.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Four Nairobi officials charged with manslaughter over building collapse

    Four officials from Nairobi County have been arraigned in court and charged with two counts of manslaughter over the deaths of two people during the construction of Mamliz Towers building in South C estate on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery-related charges related to a notification of approval made in March 2023.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Court-suspended Imenti Forest forum proceeded despite suspension order

    An opinion piece argues that a public participation forum on the proposed Imenti State Lodge, Airstrip and golf course inside Imenti Forest was a "sham," with a lawyer denied the microphone, conservationists jeered and removed by security, and the Kenya Forest Service proceeding despite an Environment and Land Court suspension order due to inadequate notice of venue change.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Courts emerge as protector against state-enabled environmental destruction

    An opinion piece argues that state agencies tasked with environmental protection—NEMA, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service—are instead enabling ecosystem destruction through amendments to safeguard laws and approval of development projects in protected areas. The writer contends that Kenya's courts, empowered by Articles 42, 69, and 70 of the Constitution, may be the last defence against state-led environmental harm.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Conservationists criticize tree-planting plan amid forest destruction

    Environmental groups say Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting target by 2032 contradicts ongoing destruction of existing forests and green spaces for infrastructure and commercial development, threatening climate and biodiversity commitments.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Judge orders NEMA to explain Sh2bn Owino Uhuru compensation delay

    The High Court has given the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General seven days to explain why victims of the Owino Uhuru lead poisoning tragedy in Mombasa have not received the nearly Sh2 billion compensation awarded by the courts.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Imenti Forest airstrip: public participation must be genuine

    An editorial argues that public participation in Kenya Forest Service's Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a proposed airstrip at Upper Imenti Forest should be meaningful and not merely rubber-stamp an already-decided project; effective safeguards require citizens and experts to examine necessity, legality, location, and environmental soundness before irreversible actions.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Conservationists demand halt to Kenya forest excisions

    Conservationists have called for an immediate stop to forest destruction and excisions in Kenya, urging the government to conduct environmental assessments and allow public participation before allocating projects within protected areas. They criticized the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and related agencies for failing to protect the country's forests amid continued encroachment and development.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Court orders NEMA to submit lead poisoning payout plan

    The Environment and Land Court in Mombasa has ordered the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to submit a comprehensive plan within seven days on how it will pay Sh2 billion to lead poisoning victims in Owino Uhuru, Mombasa.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

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