Kenya: NEMA Raises Water, Wildlife Concerns Over 10,000-Acre Kilifi Maize Farm

The government is planning an additional 10,000-acre maize farm in Kilifi County under the Galana Kalalu Food Security Project, with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) raising concerns over potential water, wildlife and community conflicts linked to the project.

According to a Gazette Notice published on Friday, August 28, 2026, NEMA has received an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study report for the proposed project and is now inviting members of the…