Court gives Belgian firm nod for Sh21bn Lamu wind plant

NLC chairman Prof Mohamed Swazuri (centre) with Lamu County commissioner Joseph Kanyiri (right) and Kenwind director Susan Anandwa (left) addressing residents in Mpeketoni, Lamu County April 7, 2016. File Photo | Kevin Odit | NMG

A Belgian company has finally been allowed to proceed with a billion shilling wind energy project in Lamu County that was first approved by the government in 2009.

This is after the High Court dismissed an application by a rival firm, US-based Cordisons International, which had derailed the Sh21 billion project.

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