The court also ordered the national government to ensure Lamu county government and other government agencies are involved in the Lapsset project. In this regard, the court directed that the EIA Licence be returned to Nema for further action in accordance to the judgment. “Failure to have prior consultation with the indigenous community on Lamu Island about the potential cultural impacts of the Lapsset project on the culture of Lamu Island was a violation of the petitioners’ right to culture…,” said the judges. AG KARIUKIThe court directed the government to involve the petitioners and other residents of Lamu Island in the project. The court also ordered the national government to ensure Lamu county government and other government agencies are involved in the Lapsset project.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2018 08:26 UTC