Environmental Assessment
Service Description
This service guides developers through the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) or Environmental Audits in compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) Section 58 and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA) Section 57. It includes steps for meeting NEMA requirements, preparing EIA reports, and conducting public participation. Why This Matters: Environmental approvals are mandatory for certain developments in Kenya. Obtaining NEMA approval ensures your project meets legal environmental standards, avoids penalties, and proceeds without future legal or administrative bottlenecks. A professionally prepared EIA or Audit demonstrates your commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance. Who Should Use This Service: Developers undertaking projects that require NEMA approval—typically large-scale developments or those likely to have significant environmental impacts. Client Requirements Submit the following documents via LSS’s secure upload portal: -Ownership documents (title deed or lease certificate, per Land Registration Act, 2012, Section 25) -Recent land search (conducted within the last 3 months, per Land Registration Act, 2012, Section 34) -Survey plan or site location plan (per PLUPA Section 57(1)) -Draft project proposal or development plan (per EMCA Section 58(2)) -Any prior environmental reports or NEMA correspondence (if applicable) -Proof of land rent payment or clearance certificate (recommended but not mandatory, for leasehold properties, per Land Act, 2012, Section 32) LSS Will: -Prepare a draft EIA project report outline in compliance with EMCA Section 58 and NEMA guidelines -Draft public notification notice for publication in two daily newspapers (mandatory for EIAs, per EMCA Section 58(3)) -Draft on-ground public notification notice for posting at the site (mandatory for EIAs, per EMCA Section 58(3)) -Develop a standardized planning brief summarizing environmental impacts and mitigation measures (per EMCA Section 58(2)) -Advise on public participation forums and the NEMA submission process (per EMCA Section 58(4))