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Deal #4566 Version #68387
Kenya
Created at
2014-12-03
Last update
2020-03-02
Last full update
2024-09-26
Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected
Name of community
Rendille,
Turkana,
El Molo,
Samburu
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
Apart from the El Molo, who traditionally are fishermen relying on fish from the Lake for their subsistence, the other groups are nomadic pastoralists.
Recognition status of community land tenure
Recognition status of community land tenure
Indigenous Peoples traditional or customary rights recognized by government
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
Ancestral rights
Consultation of local community
Community consultation
Not consulted
Comment on consultation of local community
One report states that FPIC was not required as the Rendille, Samburu and Turkana people who live within the concession were not recognised as “indigenous”- therefore FPIC was not required.
How did the community react?
Community reaction
Rejection
Comment on community reaction
The affected communities filed the case to stop the Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited in October 2013 until their grievances are addressed.
Presence of land conflicts
Presence of land conflicts
Yes
Comment on presence of land conflicts
The affected communities filed the case to stop the Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited in October 2013 until their grievances are addressed.
Displacement of people
Displacement of people
Yes
Comment on displacement of people
concession is home to pastoralists in a culturally significant area (for ceremonies by Rendille and Samburu clan also traces its origins to a water pool in the concession). Turkana village which was next to the wind turbines was relocated by the company.
Negative impacts for local communities
Negative impacts for local communities
Cultural loss, Eviction, Displacement, Violence
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
The project has fueled conflicted between the affected communities because they are all fighting for the few jobs available and little CSR.
Promised or received compensation
Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
No compensation
Received compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
No compensation
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Education, Roads, Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
New corporate social responsibility program. Borehole. High expectations and unmet needs of communities affected by the project. The actual construction of the 200km road is expected to take approximately 15 months.