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NEWS
LAMU COAL PROJECT HALTED
A momentous win for Lamu and environmentalists as tribunal halts
plans to construct the country’s first ever coal-powered plant near
the coastal town of Lamu, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The license
previously granted to Amu Power, the developer of the controversial
Lamu Coal Plant, has been cancelled. The National Environment
Tribunal (NET) ruled that the National Environment Management
Authority (Nema) issued the environmental impact assessment license
to Amu Power without following the law. The Ksh 200 billion project
was Kenya’s first coal-fired power plant. The tribunal faulted the
project for omitting engineering plans and details of the plant from
public participation. Moreover, the project was not consistent with
the Climate Change Act.
GREAT PLAINS MARA NYIKA SET
TO OPEN THIS AUGUST
The Great Plains Conservation will be adding to its collection
another luxurious glamping property in the Mara, after Mara Plains.
Set in the Mara Naibosho Conservancy, it is set to open its doors
to the public in early August. The camp is set in a valley, straddling
a small stream. The light-coloured canvas tents are designed to sit
under the canopy of umbrella thorn trees while still offering guests
views out over the bush. Walkways from tents to the main area evoke
the feeling of a treehouse under canvas, and the camp’s ethic and
inspiration is one of exploration and adventure.
LION KING FILM INSPIRED
BY HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK
The London premiere of the new Lion King Movie saw Magical
Kenya’s logo being displayed on the film’s back-drop banner. Kenya
sponsored the movie premiere and the partnership between Walt
Disney and the Kenya Tourism Board is meant to generate huge
visibility for the country as a destination.
Hells Gate National Park inspired the Lion King Film as it is
considered the home of the Pride Rock. The dramatic and scenic
landscapes, abundance of wildlife, rock climbing and cycling make
the park a favourite for many. The 2019 Lion King remake premieres
on 19th July 2019.
KENYA LAUNCHES MOUNTAIN BONGO
RECOVERY PLAN
The Kenya Forest Service has allocated 776 acres within the
Mt Kenya Forest ecosystem for conservation of the endangered
mountain bongo. The land will be used for expansion of the current
bongo sanctuary and also will be fenced and paddocked to allow
for breeding. The mountain bongo is a chestnut-red forest-dwelling
antelope with 12-14 white stripes traversing its shoulders, flanks
and hindquarters. The country’s population is 77 out of 96 total
in the world and is under the custody of Mount Kenya Wildlife
Conservancy in Laikipia. Their population has been shrinking
considerably due to human activities like poaching and logging, as
well as diseases and loss of habitat.
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