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Global watchdogs oppose Lamu coal power plant plan

Energy Regulatory Commission director-general Joseph Ng’ang’a. PHOTO | FILE

Global environmental organisations have opposed Kenya’s plan to construct its first coal-fired power plant in Lamu over environmental concerns even as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday backed the project.

Switzerland-based World Wildlife Fund (WWF) expressed reservations warning of likely health risks to the people and degradation of pristine ecosystem in the coastal town.

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