Deal #10445

Land area

Intended size

1 282 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[2015-07-22, current] 1 282 ha

Intention of investment

[2015-07-22, current] Wind farm (1 282 ha)

Carbon offset project

No

Nature of the deal

Outright purchase

Comment on nature of the deal

The land for the Lamu Wind Project has been purchased. The project is set to be developed on approximately 3,206 acres (about 1,294 hectares) in Baharini Village, Lamu County. Kenwind Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the Belgian company Electrawinds, has secured the rights to this land after overcoming legal challenges regarding its ownership.

Negotiation status

[2015-07-22, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Comment on negotiation status

Land allocated to Kenwind Holdings Limited by the Lamu County Assembly on July 22, 2015.

Implementation status

[2015] Startup phase (no production)
[2023, current] Project abandoned

Comment on implementation status

Although the project was initially approved and land rights were acquired, it has faced a series of legal challenges and community opposition that have led to its suspension. In March 2023, the Lamu County government annulled the project due to failures in adhering to resettlement agreements and compensation for affected families. This decision followed pressure from community groups arguing that their rights were not respected and that adequate consultation had not taken place. After that, there has been a recent development regarding the Lamu Wind Project. A court ruling has allowed the project to proceed under certain conditions. No information has yet been found on whether the project is progressing or not.