Environmental Law & Compliance Services in Kenya
Environmental compliance and advocacy for responsible development
How We Work
Step 1: Regulatory Assessment
We assess your project or operations against environmental regulations to identify all required licences, permits, and compliance obligations.
Step 2: EIA Study & Licensing
We coordinate the Environmental Impact Assessment study, prepare the EIA report, and submit it to NEMA for review and licensing.
Step 3: Environmental Audit Compliance
We manage annual environmental audits required under EMCA, engaging qualified auditors and submitting reports to NEMA.
Step 4: Licence & Permit Applications
We apply for all environmental licences including waste management licences, effluent discharge permits, and NEMA operational licences.
Step 5: Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
We develop environmental management plans, train staff on compliance obligations, and conduct periodic reviews of environmental performance.
Environmental Law & Compliance Services in Kenya
Kenya's environmental law framework, anchored by the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999 and the Constitution's right to a clean and healthy environment under Article 42, imposes significant obligations on businesses, developers, and landowners. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is the principal regulatory body overseeing environmental compliance.
LHK Advocates advises on all aspects of environmental law including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licensing, environmental audits, NEMA compliance, waste management regulations, water resource management, and environmental litigation. We help businesses develop responsibly while meeting their regulatory obligations.
Whether you are developing real estate, operating a manufacturing facility, or planning an infrastructure project, our environmental law team ensures you obtain the necessary approvals, comply with ongoing obligations, and manage environmental risk effectively. We also represent clients in environmental litigation before the National Environment Tribunal and the Environment and Land Court.
Key Benefits
EIA Expertise
We manage the complete EIA process from scoping through to licence issuance, ensuring your project meets NEMA's requirements.
Regulatory Navigation
We coordinate approvals from NEMA, county governments, water authorities, and other relevant bodies to avoid project delays.
Environmental Litigation
We represent clients before the National Environment Tribunal and the Environment and Land Court in environmental disputes and enforcement proceedings.
Compliance Frameworks
We develop environmental management systems and compliance programmes that embed environmental responsibility into your operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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