EIA Study for proposed Salt Works

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.

• The proposed salt works project is located in the Msumarini area within Fundisa-Marereni Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

APA

Omenge, P. M. (2018). EIA Study for proposed Salt Works. Natural Justice. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Al-Sherman_Public-Hearing_Muyi-wa-Kale_Minutes_27.03.2018.pdf

Chicago

Omenge, Philip Manyi. EIA Study for proposed Salt Works. Natural Justice, 2018. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Al-Sherman_Public-Hearing_Muyi-wa-Kale_Minutes_27.03.2018.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{omenge2018eia, author = {Omenge, Philip Manyi}, title = {{EIA Study for proposed Salt Works}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2018}, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Al-Sherman_Public-Hearing_Muyi-wa-Kale_Minutes_27.03.2018.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }