Project

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Environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed development and operation of Aberdare Boutique Lodge at North Kinangop Forest Camp, Nyandarua County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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N/A

Client:

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Kenya Puxin Renewable Energy Co. Ltd

Duration

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September – October 2022

Description

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The Aberdare Boutique Lodge is a subsidiary of Kenya Puxin Renewable Energy Co. Ltd., operating in Kenya. The proposed boutique lodge included putting up modern touristic accommodation facilities, a lounge, a dining room, staff quarters, a parking lot, and other supporting amenities such as a sanitation system. The EIA served to determine, analyze, and present the environmental impacts (positive and negative) of a proposed development project and associated infrastructure, formulate remedial measures to minimize and mitigate the negative impacts, and plan in such a way that enables a rational decision to be made regarding the implementation and management of the proposed project. This EIA was to further contribute to the reduction or mitigation of adverse impacts by generating a number of project alternatives for the proposed lodge development. In general, the purpose of the EIA was to anticipate, prevent, minimize, and/or manage the potentially significant negative impacts of development.

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Environmental and social assessments and reviews for sustainable forestry & agroforestry business for Equatoria Teak Company, South Sudan

Country

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South Sudan

Partner firm

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Centric Africa Limited

Client:

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Equatoria Teak Company (South Sudan)

Duration

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March – June 2022

Description

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Founded in 2006, Equatoria Teak Company (ETC) is South Sudan’s leading sustainable agro-forestry company. The Company currently manages six teak concessions in Western Equatoria State, totaling 2,500 ha. of planted teak and over 25,000 ha. of concession area. The company is passionate about the sustainability of forest lands in the region and has developed South Sudan’s most advanced nursery and replanting scheme. Our firm was sub-contracted by Centric Africa Limited to undertake the environmental and social assessments (ESA); and environmental and social management systems (ESMS) with a special focus on IFC PS6 and risk assessments following the EDFI risk categorization guidelines. The main objectives of the assignment were to strengthen the company's ESMS for effective management and mitigation of operational and reputational risks, improve the company's understanding of site conditions and project-related environmental and social risks and opportunities in Western Equatoria State; and demonstrate high level environmental and social performance as a key business strategy to access higher value consumer markets for teak and other products.

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Annual environmental audits for Kenyatta National Referral Hospital, Kenya (2017-2021)

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Kenyatta National Hospital

Duration

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Every April – May 2017-2021

Description

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Kenyatta National Hospital is the leading referral hospital in Kenya with extensive operations covering different aspects of healthcare, research and training. The hospital hosts the University of Nairobi’s College of Health Sciences (UoN-CHS), Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), and Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), amongst others. Over the years, the hospital has embraced the protection of the environment as a key element in its operations. The approach is meant to ensure compliance with the national/international environmental standards. Additionally, the hospital is ISO 9001-2008 QMS Certified and has developed environmental policies to enhance its compliance with the existing national and international environmental standards. Our firm was retained to undertake the annual environmental audits over a period of three financial years between 2017 and 2021.

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Annual environmental, health and safety (EHS) audits for Rubis Energy Kenya (formerly Kenol Kobil PLC) gas stations, depots and other hydrocarbon facilities in Kenya (2014-2020)

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Rubis Energy Kenya

Duration

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Different dates (2016-2020)

Description

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Rubis Energy Kenya (formerly Kenol Kobil PLC) is a leading oil and gas products company in Kenya with over 200 gas stations and depots in different locations across the country. In compliance with the environmental legislations and guidelines on hydrocarbon businesses, the company commissions annual environmental, health and safety (EHS) audits to assess the performance of each facility. The findings are then submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in Kenya. Each year, for a period of six years (2014–2020), our firm was retained to undertake annual EHS audits for an average of 100 gas and depots stations per year, spread across different regions in Kenya.

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Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) study for the proposed export abattoir at Nomotio LIC Farm, Maralal,  Samburu County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Samburu County Government/European Union

Duration

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March – June 2018

Description

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The Samburu County Government intended to build a state-of-the-art abattoir at Nomotio (near Maralal, Samburu County), with support from the European Union and the National Government. The overall objective of the project was to establish a modern abattoir to process meat products for local and international markets. Directly linked to the overall objective are specific objectives that included: promoting sustainable livestock production; processing competitively Samburu branded high quality and disease-free meat and meat products for local consumption and external markets; promoting value addition of livestock by-products, specifically bones, blood, hides and skins; and enhancing the capacity of key value chain actors in the livestock sub-sector. The overall objective of the assessment was to identify possible impacts of the establishment of the abattoir and devise mitigation measures and monitoring arrangements.

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Environmental and social impact assessment study for the proposed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and filling plant on LR No.27/Mwihoti/Githurai, Roysambu Sub-county, Nairobi County.

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Ameken Minewest Company Limited

Duration

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December 2017 – March 2018

Description

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Ameken Minewest Company Limited is incorporated in Kenya as an energy investment company. The company sought to meet the growing demand of LPG consumers in Githurai (Nairobi County) and the surrounding environs by establishing an LPG storage and filling plant with a capacity of 2000 cubic metres on LR No. 27/Mwihoti/Githurai, Nairobi County. The proposed development activities mainly involved civil, mechanical, and electrical works associated with the installation of the LPG tank and filling point and, thereafter, operations of the facilities. The main activities to be carried out in the development of the proposed project include excavations or earthworks, installation of the tank and pump, and pipe works. The main objective of the assignment was to assist the company in preparing an EIA study of the LPG storage and filling plant and to ensure the proposed development takes into consideration appropriate measures to mitigate any adverse impacts on the environment. Our firm was retained to undertake ESIA study.

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Technical Service for the GEF – 6 Project Title: “Capacity Development in Reducing Illegal Wildlife Trade and Improvement of Protected Areas Management Effectiveness in South Sudan - GEF-ID: 9551.

Country

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South Sudan

Partner firm

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N/A

Client:

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Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Government of South Sudan

Duration

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October 2023-On-going

Description

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Our firm was contracted to assess the capacity of the Ministry's Information Management Unit and System, design an information system, develop training materials, equipment lists, and user-friendly manuals for Illegal Wildlife Trade personnel, implementing monitoring, enforcement, and persecution strategies. The Ministry's Information Management Unit and System capacity assessment was conducted, leading to the design of an information system covering the country. Training materials were developed for personnel involved in Illegal Wildlife Trade, including monitoring, enforcement, and persecution strategies. A list of required equipment was also created, along with user-friendly manuals for data analysis and management.

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Ecological monitoring of ecosystems for the Mombasa Port Area Road Development Project – Packages 2 & 3.

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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N/A

Client:

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Fujita Corporation/Katahira & Engineers International and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Duration

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February 2024-On-going

Description

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Our firm was contracted to develop and apply a robust ecological monitoring for terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the project footprint area to determine and document the impacts of the project on the ecosystems and prepare appropriate mitigation measures during the operation phase of the project.

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Biodiversity assessment of the Modogashe-Wajir road section and Lorian and Borji swamp ecosystems

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Centric Africa

Client:

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Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Duration

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May 2022-February 2024

Description

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The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK), through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development (MoTIHUD), with the support of the International Development Association (IDA), is a key participant in the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HOAGDP), involving the upgrading of sections of the Isiolo-Mandera Road to bitumen, implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). The proposed project development objectives were to improve the movement of goods and people along the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera part of the Mombasa-Garissa-Wajir-Mandera-Mogadishu road corridor and to enhance connectivity between Kenya and Somalia and Ethiopia. Our firm was contracted to undertake a detailed baseline biodiversity study along the proposed road alignment, including the nearby Borji and Lorian swamps, habitat categorization, identification and mapping of the impacts on species and habitats, and the development of a biodiversity management plan (BMP) to manage (avoid, reduce, mitigate, compensate) and monitor the potential impacts of the planned road construction and operation with the goal of maintaining or improving the ecological integrity along the proposed road alignment. We specifically undertook the following tasks: examination and refining of the study area; assessments of the biological environment conditions; natural and critical habitat assessment with reference to the WB ESF & GIIP; gap analysis of known and needed biodiversity information; ecological impact assessments; ecosystem services assessments and propose offsets as appropriate; biodiversity assessments consultations with stakeholders; biodiversity risk assessments and impacts for design consideration; and hydrological assessments and modelling.

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Ecological and biodiversity assessments for the proposed 50MW wind farm in Ndeiya Ward, Kiambu County, Kenya

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Happy Forest Limited/ALVUS ESG Consulting

Client:

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Aperture Green Power Company Limited

Duration

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May-August 2020

Description

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Mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with wind energy development is an important process in the development of wind energy projects, and various guidelines have been developed. Aperture Green Energy Company Limited intended to establish a 50MW wind farm in Ndeiya Ward of Kiambu County. In recognition of the potential impacts of the project on biodiversity, and in compliance with the IFC PS6, the company commissioned a biodiversity study covering the wind farm site in Ndeiya Ward and the power evacuation route to Limuru Sub-station. Our firm and experts were sub-contracted by Happy Forest Limited and ALVUS ESG Consulting to undertake biodiversity assessment of the proposed site, including collection and analysis of primary and secondary biodiversity ecological data.

Title

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Ecological analysis and pre-feasibility assessment of wind energy investment sites in Isiolo County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Isiolo

Duration

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February – August 2015

Description

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The County Government of Isiolo intended to develop and harness the renewable energy potentials for economic development of the county, and this required ecological assessments, including mapping the potential sites for wind farm investment across the county, and development of an investment wind energy investment strategy. Our firm was contracted by the County Government of Isiolo to undertake detailed ecological assessments and mapping of all the potential wind farm sites, including the development of an investment strategy for wind farms, taking cognizant of the key biodiversity information for potential sites in Isiolo County.

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Baseline study and mapping of livestock routes and markets in Mandera County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Mandera

Duration

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June-September 2014

Description

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Mandera County is renowned for wildlife production. As part of the strategy to improve livestock production and marketing, the County Government of Mandera commissioned a study to map the livestock routes and markets. The overall objective of the study was to gather information on livestock markets and stock routes, identify appropriate entry points for Mandera County government interventions, and validate existing data and recommendations, including policy environment on livestock marketing and routes. Our firm was contracted to undertake the assignment.

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Development of management plans for Nimule and Shambe National Parks, and three game reserves (Meshra, Zeraf and Fanyikang), South Sudan

Country

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South Sudan

Partner firm

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N/A

Client:

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Ministry of Environment and Forestry, GEF-6/UNDP Project

Duration

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June 2024-On-going

Description

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The consultancy aims to develop management plans for Numule and Shambe National Parks and Meshra, Zeraf, and Fanyikang Game Reserves in South Sudan, focusing on wildlife conservation, nature-based enterprises, wildlife protection, ecosystem mapping, and community involvement in conservation and ecotourism, in line with existing legislation and international guidelines.

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Development of solid waste management plan for the Maasai Mara Landscape

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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N/A

Client:

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Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association

Duration

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August 2024-Ongoing

Description

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The primary objective of this assignment is to conduct an analysis of solid waste management in 3 centers in the Mara landscape, Aitong, Talek and Mararianta and develop a waste management plan for the landscape that would guide MMWCA and other partners in developing and implementing solid waste management interventions. Directly linked to the main object are the specific objectives that include: (i) to understanding the status of solid waste management in 3 targeted sites (Aitong, Talek and Mararianta) in Mara landscape and provide an analysis of types and sources of solid waste produced; (ii) to understand the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of current waste management practices in the 3 sampled centers and landscape, and (iii) to develop a comprehensive solid waste management plan for the landscape

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Development of management plan for Mara Ripoi Conservancy in the Maasai Mara Conservation Area Landscape (2024-2029)

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Centric Africa

Client:

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State Department for Wildlife (Kenya)

Duration

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August 2023-June 2024

Description

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We developed a detailed management plan for the newly established Mara Ripoi Conservancy within the Maasai Mara Landscape. The plan outlined strategies to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable land use, and enhance wildlife protection while balancing the needs of local communities and tourism. Key tasks included conducting ecological surveys, analyzing current conservation practices, and engaging stakeholders, including local Maasai communities, to ensure their active participation. We also designed frameworks for habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community-based conservation initiatives, aiming to foster long-term sustainability and resilience of both the wildlife and the people who depend on this critical ecosystem

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Development of management plan for Mbokishi Conservancy in the Maasai Mara Conservation Area Landscape (2024-2029)

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Centric Africa

Client:

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State Department for Wildlife (Kenya)

Duration

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August 2023-June 2024

Description

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We developed a detailed management plan for the newly established Mbokishi Conservancy within the Maasai Mara Landscape. The plan outlined strategies to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable land use, and enhance wildlife protection while balancing the needs of local communities and tourism. Key tasks included conducting ecological surveys, analyzing current conservation practices, and engaging stakeholders, including local Maasai communities, to ensure their active participation. We also designed frameworks for habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community-based conservation initiatives, aiming to foster long-term sustainability and resilience of both the wildlife and the people who depend on this critical ecosystem.

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Profiling of fifteen (15) conservancies for nature-based enterprises investment in southern and northern Kenya

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Green Minds of Africa (GMAf)

Duration

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September – October 2021

Description

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Kenya has over 200 conservancies distributed across the country, especially in southern and northern Kenya. All conservancies have one key agenda of promoting the placid co-existence of people and wildlife in mutual well-being. Since its establishment in Kenya, Green Minds of Africa (GMAf) has been at the forefront of working with the communities to identify and engage in nature-based solutions that also entail nature-based investments. The aim of the assignment was to document the relevant information about the conservancies for purposes of identifying and mapping the existing and potential nature-based investment opportunities; examine the available resources within and around the conservancies, provide a better understanding of new frontiers for nature-based enterprises; and underpin socio-economic development in the fifteen conservancies.

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Development of business agenda and advocacy frameworks for engagement between business membership organizations and county governments in twelve (12) ASAL counties in Kenya

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Kenya Livestock Marketing Council

Duration

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September 2013-September 2015

Description

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This project aimed at developing an advocacy framework for the engagement of county governments in arid and semi-arid counties of Kenya by business membership organizations with the following key deliverables: business membership organizations’ dialogue with county governments on partnership for economic growth and business development at county levels; to better place the business membership organizations in positions that enable them to influence county governments on their business issues and support the implementation of strategic plans; and production of business agenda booklets and initiating roundtable discussions between county governments and business communities. We conducted consultations with business membership organization in the counties, and developed business agenda booklets for each county and organized governors’ roundtable discussions with business membership organizations in each county.

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Feasibility study and value chain analysis for establishment of meat and dairy goat farm project in Mavoko Area, Machakos County, Kenya

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Blueflag Services Limited

Duration

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March – May 2020

Description

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Goat farming is a serious business venture that can generate a significant return on investment. Blueflag Services Limited—a Kenyan registered company intended to initiate the first-of-its-kind goat fattening and dairy goat farm in the Mavoko Area of Machakos County, Kenya. The main objective of the assignment was to undertake a detailed feasibility study on the establishment of a meat and dairy goat farm and the associated value chain in the Mavoko Area of Machakos County, focusing on the broad areas of economics, scientific/technological, resource management, natural environment, social and institutional aspects, and business value chain systems.

Title

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Financial sources and investment opportunities in Isiolo County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Currentlinks Ltd

Client:

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County Government of Isiolo

Duration

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December 2016 - April 2017

Description

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Isiolo County is strategically located and is an emerging investment destination across different economic development sectors. However, the investment opportunities have not been effectively harnessed for better economic returns. The County Government of Isiolo commissioned a study to map financial sources and investment opportunities. The overall objective of this consultancy is to undertake a survey to map financial sources and compile an investment opportunities profile across all sectors in Isiolo County, including support multipliers such as finance, transport, investment policies, and business development agenda, among other key multipliers. Our firm was sub-contracted by Currentlinks Limited to undertake environmental and economics components of the consultancy.

Title

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Isiolo county socioeconomic baseline survey

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Isiolo

Duration

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February – June 2015

Description

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The main goal of the baseline survey was to understand and document the prevailing socioeconomic conditions of the county and provide baseline data necessary for development planning as well as provide indicators for measuring achievement/progress made towards achieving the vision and mission of the county government. Additionally, the survey was to also help identify the existing challenges in the county and give recommendations that could be adapted to suit the prevailing socio-economic and environmental conditions in Isiolo County, determine if there are any significant correlations between location/demographics and respondents’ livelihood strategies and their marine resource use, knowledge, attitudes and perceptions; explore how such socio-economic data can inform appropriate programme strategies/management interventions and activities; highlight remaining knowledge gaps; and identify the most appropriate indicators for monitoring and evaluation, including being able to measure differentiated impacts on different groups within the communities.

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Feasibility study and value chain analysis for development and establishment of fish processing and cold storage facilities on the eastern shores of Lake Turkana, Marsabit County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Marsabit

Duration

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May – August 2014

Description

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The Marsabit County Government intended to establish a fish processing plant and cold storage facilities on the eastern shores of Lake Turkana of the Marsabit County. The proposed investment was geared towards improving the economic development in the area through the establishment of fisheries infrastructure. A critical element of the feasibility study was a selection of potential locations for the establishment of the proposed facilities focusing on the five Gazetted beaches on the Marsabit County sector of Lake Turkana. Based on a general scoping study, it was important to carry out a detailed feasibility of a fish processing plant and cold storage facilities at the five sites. The main objective of the assignment was to undertake a detailed feasibility study on the development and establishment of a fish processing and cold storage facilities on the eastern shores of Lake Turkana in Marsabit County focusing on broad areas of economics, scientific/technological, resource management, natural environment and social/institutional aspects.

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Feasibility study and value chain analysis for the proposed multi-species abattoir in Marsabit County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Marsabit

Duration

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July – September 2014

Description

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The study was commissioned by the County Government of Marsabit. The County intended to develop and modernize the livestock sector through the establishment of multiplier infrastructure in the livestock sector, and an abattoir was prioritized. The main objective of the study was to undertake a detailed feasibility and develop a comprehensive, concrete, and efficient report on the establishment and operation of a modern multi-species abattoir in Marsabit County.

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Hygiene promotion and gender mainstreaming training, sanitation and waste water management action plan for Kitui and Yatta  water service provider

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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ICPHER Consultants Co. Ltd.

Client:

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Tanathi Water Services Board

Duration

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March 2015 – March 2016

Description

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This was an African Development Fund (AfDF) funded project through the Tanathi Water Services Board. The project was meant to support service delivery by the water services providers in Kitui and Yatta (sub-county) in promoting and enhancing water and sanitation services in the two areas. Our firm was subcontracted by ICPHER Consultants Co., Ltd. to undertake the assignment. We undertook training needs assessments, developed training modules and trained public health officers, technicians, private sector artisans, water management committees, community social works and youth leaders. Developed hygiene promotion materials and undertook sensitization programmes. Developed sanitation and waste water management action plans for the water services providers in Kitui and Yatta (Machakos County).

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Hydro-geological survey and environmental and social impacts assessment for the proposed borehole on plot no. LR No. 3/22418 in Joska, Machakos County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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Everesta Ltd

Client:

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J. Githinji & Associates

Duration

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December 2015 – January 2016

Description

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M/s J. Githinji and Associates planned to drill a borehole to support an irrigation project in their plot located in Joska, Machakos County. The project involved construction and improvement of the existing water supply to the plot. Our firm was contracted to undertake a detailed hydro-geological survey and environmental impact assessment for the project. We specifically undertook the following tasks: hydro-geological survey, screening process, desk study, stakeholders’ consultations, and establishment of baseline conditions.

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Identification, environmental and spatial assessment of suitable sites for dams and sand dams construction in Kitui County

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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County Government of Kitui

Duration

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May – August 2015

Description

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Kitui County is categorized as an arid and semi-arid area, and investment in water infrastructure is critical. Using an integrated geo-spatial approach, the project aimed to identify and evaluate suitable sites for sand dam construction. The task involved spatial modelling and assessment of land prone to erosion, surface runoff, and land use changes to recommend possible strategies to sustain sand dams in Kitui County. Our firm was contracted to undertake the assignment and undertook the following key tasks: field GPS data collection; land use mapping; GIS and RS data analysis; soil mapping; water distribution mapping; GIS and remote sensing modelling; and report write-up.

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Ground water assessment and foundation site investigation for Ramisi Sugar Farm- KISCOL

Country

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Kenya

Partner firm

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n/a

Client:

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Kwale International Sugar Company Limited

Duration

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May – June 2012

Description

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Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd. (KISCOL) is a leading sugar processing facility located in coastal Kenya that aims at offering affordable, locally grown sugar. The main focus of the consultancy was groundwater mapping using geophysical methods and assessment of potential runoff to manage surface water in the KISCOL sugar plantation. The assessment entailed undertaking the following: geophysical surveys; GPS data collection; environmental assessment; data analysis and modelling; and report write-up..