For kenya power’s last mile connectivity programme prepared by safety, health & environment department (she)-kplc august 2014
DESCRIPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
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- 1.26Environmental Problems in Kenya
- 1.27Administrative / Institutional Framework
- 1.28Provincial and District Environment Committees
- 1.28.1Public Complaints Committee
- 1.28.2National Environment Action Plan Committee
- 1.28.3Standards and Enforcement Review Committee
- 1.28.5National Environment Council (NEC)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK1.25IntroductionThere is a growing concern in Kenya and at global level that many forms of development activities cause damage to the environment. Development activities have the potential to damage the natural resources upon which the economies are based. Environmental Impact Assessment is a useful tool for protection of the environment from the negative effects of developmental activities. It is now accepted that development projects must be economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound. A detailed review of relevant institutional and legal as well as policy framework that bears significance or implication to this Last Mile Connectivity project is presented in this chapter of the ESMF report. The African Development Bank Safeguard Operational Policies applicable to the project as well as the international laws and conventions that bear relevance to the implementation of this project have also been highlighted in this chapter. 1.26Environmental Problems in KenyaThere are many environmental problems and challenges in Kenya today. Among the cardinal environmental problems include: loss of biodiversity and habitat, land degradation, land use conflicts, human animal conflicts, water management and environmental pollution. This has been aggravated by lack of awareness and inadequate information amongst the public on the consequences of their interaction with the environment. KPLC is aware of the important role the environment plays and as such strives to carry its activities in an environmentally friendly way. 1.27Administrative / Institutional FrameworkAt present there are over twenty (20) institutions and departments which deal with environmental issues in Kenya. Some of the key institutions include: 1.27.1National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)The objective and purpose for which NEMA is established is to exercise general supervision and co-ordinate over all matters relating to the environment and to be the principal instrument of the government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. However, NEMA’s mandate is designated to the following committees: 1.28Provincial and District Environment CommitteesAccording to EMCA, 1999 No. 8, the Minister by notice in the gazette appoints Provincial and District Environment Committees of the Authority in respect of every province and district respectively. The Provincial and District Environment Committees are responsible for the proper management of the environment within the Province and District in respect of which they are appointed. They are also to perform such additional functions as are prescribed by the Act or as may, from time to time be assigned by the Minister by notice in the gazette. The decisions of these committees are legal and it is an offence not to implement them. 1.28.1Public Complaints CommitteeThe Committee performs the following functions:
1.28.2National Environment Action Plan CommitteeThis Committee is responsible for the development of a 5-year Environment Action Plan among other things. The National Environment Action Plan shall:
1.28.3Standards and Enforcement Review CommitteeThis is a technical Committee responsible for environmental standards formulation, methods of analysis, inspection, monitoring and technical advice on necessary mitigation measures. 1.28.4National Environment TribunalThis tribunal guides the handling of cases related to environmental offences in the Republic of Kenya. 1.28.5National Environment Council (NEC)EMCA 1999 No. 8 part iii section 4 outlines the establishment of the National Environment Council (NEC). NEC is responsible for policy formulation and directions for purposes of EMCA; set national goals and objectives and determines policies and priorities for the protection of the environment and promote co-operation among public departments, local authorities, private sector, non-governmental organisations and such other organisations engaged in environmental protection programmes. Directory: fileadmin -> uploads -> afdb -> Documents fileadmin -> Annex 1 to the Interim Report fileadmin -> Review of projects and contributions on statistical methods for spatial disaggregation and for integration of various kinds of geographical information and geo-referenced survey data fileadmin -> An overview of land evaluation and land use planning at fao fileadmin -> Contact information fileadmin -> Review of the literature fileadmin -> Sigchi extended Abstracts Sample Adapted to mamn25 fileadmin -> Communication and Information Sector Knowledge Societies Division Documents -> Republic of cape verde ministry of Economy, Growth and Competitiveness Documents -> Rocurement notice Documents -> Republic of cape verde ministery of economiy, growth and competitiveness Download 0.9 Mb. Share with your friends:
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