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The organization argues that these fossil-fuel and nuclear pathways risk creating stranded assets and undermine climate commitments. Key recommendations include the adoption of a dedicated Just Energy Transition chapter, the mandatory use of Community Development Agreements (CDAs), and the alignment of land acquisition practices with World Bank standards. Natural Justice specifically urges the removal of nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the policy in favor of geothermal, solar, and wind alternatives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The draft National Energy Policy (NEP) contains internal contradictions by claiming to promote clean energy solutions while simultaneously setting a goal to \"continue with oil and coal development activities\" to enhance national energy security.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Natural Justice argues that pursuing coal development would undermine Kenya's climate commitments and risk \"stranded assets\" because renewable power generation, specifically solar PV, is increasingly cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document recommends the total exclusion of nuclear energy from the NEP, citing high capital costs, dependence on imported uranium, and potential environmental risks to coral reefs and aquatic life in Kwale and Kilifi.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The NEP is criticized for lacking a clear framework for a 'just and equitable energy transition,' with Natural Justice proposing a dedicated chapter, an oversight body, and the adoption of principles from the Alliance for Just Energy Transformation (AJET).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a noted absence of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in the NEP, despite such agreements being required under the Mining Act and the Climate Change Act for other resource projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Natural Justice recommends that land acquisition for energy projects align with the September 2024 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) used for the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) and the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document highlights that the NEP fails to mention Kenya's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement or provide strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000150#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","energy transition","coal","nuclear power","natural gas","liquefied natural gas","geothermal energy","solar energy","wind power","green hydrogen","climate finance","just transition","climate justice","Nationally Determined Contributions","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Kwale County","Kilifi County"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy review","stakeholder submission"]},{"id":"gclifun-005311","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gclifun-005311","title":"Scaling climate-smart solutions for hardest-to-reach MSMEs and farmers in Kenya (CST Facility) Kenya","publisher":{"name":"Green Climate Fund","organization":"green-climate-fund"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-04-17","source_url":"https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp292.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and KCB Bank Kenya Limited propose a 10-year, USD 96.9 million blended finance programme to increase climate resilience and reduce GHG emissions in Kenya. The programme targets 'hardest-to-reach' MSMEs and farmers, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), through a tiered vulnerability cluster framework. Key interventions include a USD 65 million CST facility consisting of concessional loans and a USD 20.3 million GCF guarantee to de-risk lending. 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The initiative utilized catalytic funding from FSD Africa and premium subsidies from Oxfam Kenya, with Swiss Re covering 80% of claims, establishing a model for scaling climate adaptation and disaster response in other Kenyan regions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000017#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A feasibility study involving 251 households and 16 stakeholders across Tana River, Kilifi, and Kisumu counties found that 70% of respondents were willing to invest in an insurance product, despite average monthly household incomes barely exceeding Kshs. 11,700.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000017#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The pilot flood insurance programme provided financial relief to 300 families in Tana River County following floods between October and December 2023, which displaced over 546,000 Kenyans and caused 170 deaths.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000017#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The programme prioritised vulnerable populations, with 75% of the 300 insured households headed by persons with disabilities, youth, or women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000017#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The financial structure of the pilot involved catalytic funding from FSD Africa to de-risk the phase, premium subsidies from Oxfam Kenya, and a partnership with Swiss Re to cover 80% of claims.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000017#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["Kilifi County","Kisumu County"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study"]},{"id":"natjust-000087","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/natjust-000087","title":"The Unwavering Faith of Bora Imani: Lessons from Environmental Injustices","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-19","source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/the-unwavering-faith-of-bora-imani-lessons-from-environmental-injustices/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details how quarrying by H-Young for the Malindi-Lamu road project in Kilifi County, Kenya, exacerbated water scarcity and health risks for the Bora Imani community, despite promises of poverty alleviation. While interventions by Natural Justice led to temporary remedies from NEMA and the Public Health Office, the company's eventual decommissioning of the site in February 2023 left the community struggling with water scarcity. 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It cites specific examples of contamination from battery recycling and the salt industry, and warns against the water-related risks associated with oil and gas production, calling for stronger regulatory oversight and corporate accountability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000021#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Kenya has a comprehensive legal framework to protect water access, including Article 43 (1) (d) of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to clean and safe water, and the 2016 Water Act, which mandates the national government to hold water resources in trust for citizens.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000021#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite these laws, the extractives and infrastructure sectors are primary contributors to water pollution, with government agencies failing to fulfill their mandates. Examples include water pollution by a lead-acid battery recycling factory in the Owino Uhuru case and freshwater contamination by the salt industry in Kilifi.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000021#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document warns that oil and gas production consumes large amounts of water and discharges significant effluent into water bodies, suggesting that the right to clean water often becomes a 'luxury' for those living near such projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000021#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The author calls for regulatory institutions to ensure mining companies do not pollute water bodies and to implement concrete steps to realize the right to clean and safe water without discrimination.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000021#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["water pollution","extractive industry","water-management","environmental justice","mining","fossil fuel industry"],"geography_discussed":["Kilifi County","Nigeria"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","legal critique"]},{"id":"natjust-000064","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/natjust-000064","title":"Lockdown in Kilifi County Kenya: What lies on the other side?","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2020-05-18","source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/lockdown-in-kilifi-county-kenya-what-lies-on-the-other-side/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details how Kurawa Industries Limited illegally expanded its salt pans in Magarini Sub County, Kilifi, causing saltwater seepage that killed the coconut crops of the Mwangi family. Despite efforts by Natural Justice to secure accountability through Access to Information requests to NEMA and inquiries with the Department of Physical Planning, the company operated without the required permits. The case highlights how COVID-19 lockdowns in Kilifi County have further hindered the agricultural assessment needed for compensation and increased the family's vulnerability by restricting access to water.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000064#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Kurawa Industries Limited expanded its salt pans from 2017 onwards, leading to the death of coconut cash crops for the Mwangi family because poorly constructed dykes allowed water to seep into agricultural land, making it saline.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000064#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Investigations by Natural Justice revealed that the salt pan expansion was illegal, as the Department of Physical Planning in Kilifi County had no record of an application or approved drawings and plans for the dykes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000064#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) provided an Environmental Impact Assessment report and license that were for a different activity, suggesting the expansion occurred without the legally required license.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000064#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"COVID-19 lockdowns in Kilifi County have delayed the production of an agricultural assessment report necessary for calculating compensation and have restricted the Mwangi family's access to domestic water.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000064#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["environmental impact assessment","land tenure","environmental law","agricultural productivity"],"geography_discussed":["Nairobi","Indian Ocean"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study"]},{"id":"natjust-000421","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/natjust-000421","title":"SUBMISSIONS ON THE KILIFI COUNTY ENVIRONMENT (REGULATION AND CONTROL) (AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS) 2018","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2019-05-08","source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NJ_Laws_Kilifi-County_Comments-on-the-Kilifi-Draft-Air-Quality-Regulations_FINAL-comments_2019.05.09.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Natural Justice submitted a set of recommendations to the County Government of Kilifi to improve the 2018 draft Air Quality Regulations. 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NO. 13536, MARERENI, KILIFI COUNTY","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2018-11-27","source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NEMA_Al-Sherman_Submissions-to-the-Proposed-EIA_2018.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Natural Justice submitted comments to the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on November 27, 2018, challenging the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for proposed salt works by Al-Sherman Limited in Marereni, Kilifi County. The organization argues that the EIA fails to adequately address risks to water sources, climate change impacts, local ecosystems, and community livelihoods, while also citing deficiencies in the public participation process.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The EIA fails to provide sufficient information on how the project will protect critical water sources, including four ephemeral streams and forty-nine underground wells. Natural Justice argues that the project's scale—requiring over 800 hectares for components like 17 evaporators and 20 crystallisers—makes it unlikely that these water sources can be preserved, especially since the EIA does not map their exact locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"There is a significant risk of salinization of fresh ground and surface water due to the potential discharge of hyper-saline water and underground leaching. The document notes that the EIA mentions using \"impermeable material\" in brine ponds but does not specify what that material is or how it will prevent contamination.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The project is expected to increase the demand for fresh water, which is already a scarce resource in the area. 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The document notes a \"fatal flaw\" in the EIA's failure to describe the impact of extracting 45,000 litres of water per minute from a creek.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The project may negatively impact the local community through the displacement of residents, blockage of beach access routes, and dust pollution. Natural Justice points out that the proponent intends to document access routes only after receiving a license, which they deem inadequate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The EIA fails to consider the cumulative environmental impact of the proposed works alongside six other existing salt works in the Magarini salt belt, such as Krystalline Salt Limited and KenSalt Limited, which have histories of river diversion and mangrove destruction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The public participation process was allegedly inadequate and discriminatory. Natural Justice claims the proponent failed to notify the public via the Kenya Gazette, relied on questionnaires that favored literate stakeholders, and failed to engage community members living upstream and downstream of the affected streams.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000273#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","carbon sequestration","water scarcity","sea level rise"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental impact assessment critique","community submission"]},{"id":"clipolin-001270","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/clipolin-001270","title":"SMALLHOLDER FORESTRY VEHICLE INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS","publisher":{"name":"Climate Policy Initiative","organization":"climate-policy-initiative"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-09","source_url":"https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Smallholder-Foresty-Vehicle_Instrument-Analysis.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Smallholder Forestry Vehicle is a proposed financial instrument designed to enable forestry companies in Africa to access long-term, low-cost finance by aggregating smallholder tree production contracts into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). By separating the high-risk establishment and harvest phases from the lower-risk growth phase, the vehicle aims to attract institutional investors, including pension funds and impact investors. A proof-of-concept facility targeting US$ 35 million in coastal Kenya is proposed to demonstrate risk-adjusted returns and climate resilience benefits, such as land restoration and diversified income for farmers. The analysis suggests that the instrument can leverage significant private capital and be replicated across other East African nations to meet land restoration targets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Smallholder Forestry Vehicle creates a new asset class by aggregating thousands of small-scale forestry projects into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), allowing forestry companies to access long-term finance and scale operations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A US$ 35 million proof-of-concept facility is proposed for coastal Kenya (Kilifi and Kwale counties), aiming to restore 5,000 hectares of degraded farmland and provide over 16,000 households with more than US$ 1,200 in climate-resilient savings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proof-of-concept facility is modeled to achieve a gross internal rate of return (IRR) of 11.1% and an equity IRR of 11.4%, assuming a 6% average interest rate for debt.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public finance, specifically concessional debt and principal guarantees, is critical for the proof-of-concept to achieve a 6% cost of debt, as commercial debt from Kenyan banks averages 16%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The instrument is designed to be catalytic, with the proof-of-concept expected to leverage one dollar of private finance for every dollar of public finance, and six times that amount across the full tree lifecycle.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The vehicle addresses climate vulnerability in Eastern Kenya by preventing soil degradation and providing farmers with non-climate dependent income to absorb shocks from droughts and floods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Lab estimates a total market potential for timber-based farm forestry on degraded land across African countries with AFR100 targets at approximately US$ 20.6 billion annually by 2030, requiring US$ 8.4 billion in upfront investment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The instrument's success depends on mitigating tree growth risks (fire, disease, side-selling) and operating company risks (the ability to buy back trees at a fair price).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-001270#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate finance","nature restoration","climate resilience","agroforestry","Blended Finance","carbon sequestration"],"geography_discussed":["East Africa","Ethiopia","Mozambique","Rwanda","Tanzania","Uganda","Kilifi County","Kwale County"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["instrument analysis","financial modeling","impact assessment"]},{"id":"natjust-000374","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/natjust-000374","title":"EIA Study for proposed Salt Works","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Al-Sherman_Public-Hearing_Muyi-wa-Kale_Minutes_27.03.2018.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The minutes detail a public hearing where Al-Sherman Limited and an EIA expert presented plans for a proposed salt works in Kilifi County. While some residents supported the project for potential employment, significant opposition emerged regarding unresolved squatter issues on the project land, with many demanding a written agreement and National Lands Commission (NLC) resolution before work begins. Environmental concerns were raised regarding vegetation clearing, mangrove protection, water well contamination, and the impact of salt brine on marine life and local infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The proposed salt works project is located in the Msumarini area within Fundisa-Marereni Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A primary point of contention is the presence of squatters on the developer's land; Al-Sherman Limited intends to start development only on sections without squatters while the National Lands Commission (NLC) resolves the remaining disputes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many community members and local leaders demand that all project activities, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, be halted until the NLC resolves land ownership and squatter issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Community members expressed concerns that salt works cause iron sheet roofing on nearby houses to rust faster and that discharging brine into the ocean harms marine life and reduces fishermen's returns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental risks identified by stakeholders include the massive clearing of vegetation leading to arid conditions, potential negative impacts on community water wells, and threats to mangrove areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is confusion and a lack of clarity regarding the legal identity of the developer, with three different names—Al-Sherman Limited, Solar Salt, and Malindi Salt Limited—being used.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While some residents support the project for its potential to create employment and reduce petty crime, others argue that salt firms offer poor working conditions and limited, low-paying opportunities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000374#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["environmental impact assessment","land tenure","water management","biodiversity loss"],"geography_discussed":["Malindi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public consultation","stakeholder analysis"]},{"id":"cdkn-000328","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000328","title":"RAISING RISK AWARENESS: USING CLIMATE SCIENCE FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2017","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/2016-2017-Kenya-drought-policy-brief-1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines how climate science, specifically attribution science, can be used to link extreme weather events to climate change and inform disaster risk management. 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While attribution analysis found no strong climate change signal in rainfall trends, it concluded that temperatures during the drought were hotter than they would have been without human-induced climate change. 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These payments were disbursed in four batches: Kshs. 12,100 in November, a similar amount in December, Kshs. 22,800 in February 2024, and Kshs. 3,000 in April 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000142#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A feasibility study conducted between 2022 and 2023 across Tana River, Kilifi, and Kisumu Counties found that more than 70% of respondents were willing to invest in flood insurance or compensation schemes, with nearly all willing to pay monthly premiums of up to Kshs. 500.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000142#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The pilot project was supported by Oxfam Kenya, which purchased a one-year policy cover for 300 families in September 2023. 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They suggest penalties should be based on the extent of environmental damage and include the cost of restoration to serve as a deterrent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000277#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["waste management","environmental regulation","environmental impact assessment"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy review"]},{"id":"natjust-000348","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/natjust-000348","title":"tors-and-annexures-to-tors-ea867b519f405544.pdf","publisher":{"name":"Natural Justice","organization":"natural-justice"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/TORs-and-Annexures-to-TORs.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"This document contains the Terms of Reference (TOR) for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the construction of salt works by Al-Sherman Limited in Kilifi County, Kenya. The proposed facility will use solar technology to produce salt from seawater and will occupy approximately 753.8 hectares of land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000348#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project involves the construction of salt works utilizing solar technology to produce salt from seawater, with infrastructure including salt ponds, saltwater pumps, a salt washing area (raw salt washery), and an office block.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000348#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The proposed salt works will be located on land parcel L.R. No. 13536 in the Musumarini area of Adu Ward, Marereni Sub-Location, Fundi Issa Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. 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