Deal #5430

Kenya
Created at
2017-04-06
Last update
2024-11-12
Last full update
2024-11-12

Land area

Intended size
7 567 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2016, current] 7567 ha
Comment on land area
18,700-acre= 7567.6282

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2016, current] Wind farm (7567 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The farm will produce renewable wind energy, contributing to Kenya's energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2016] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2023, current] Failed (Contract cancelled)
Comment on negotiation status
According to Global Energy Monitor, the project was shelved.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2017] Project not started
  • [2023] Project not started
  • [2024, current] Project not started
Comment on implementation status
Construction delayed due to land rights disputes and compensation issues with landowners. Construction expected to commence in 2019. The company has been working to resolve these issues and secure financing. The company is still trying to clear these issues (2023). However, Global Energy Monitor Wiki lists the project status as shelved- ''Shelved: Suspension has been announced, or no progress has been observed for at least two years.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No