Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Readiness Checklist for Proponents and Developers in Kenya

We've developed this checklist for project proponents and developers to help prepare for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in Kenya before engaging an EIA expert.

A. Project Information

·         Project name: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Brief description of the project: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Project location (County / Town / Plot No.): Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Size or capacity of the project: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Estimated project cost: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Expected start date: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

B. Land & Ownership

·         Do you own the land? (Title deed available): Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Land use zoning approval obtained: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Landowner consent (if not owner): Lease agreement available? Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Is the land near a river, forest, wetland, park, or ocean?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

C. Permits & Approvals (if any/necessary)

·         County government approvals: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Physical planning approval/ Change of User: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Certified Bill of Quantities (BQ) : Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Approved architectural plans: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Approved structural plans: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Conditional letter of no objection from the residents association: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Hydrological survey report: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Water abstraction permit: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Energy or utility approvals: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Any previous environmental approvals: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

D. Community & Neighbours

·         Are there neighbours near the project site?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Have you informed the local administration (Chief / Ward Office)?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Have community concerns been raised?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Any land disputes, court cases, or objections?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

E. Environment & Safety Considerations

·         Will the project generate waste?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Will it use water or discharge wastewater?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Will it create noise, dust, or emissions?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Will workers live on site during construction?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Are there health or safety risks to the public?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Is there asbestos?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

F. Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience

·         Will you harvest rainwater?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Will you use renewable energy (e.g., solar) : Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Is the project in a flood-prone area?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Do you plan on using energy-efficient lighting and appliances?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Does your landscaping plan include indigenous and drought-tolerant plants?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Will you use permeable pavements to reduce runoff and flooding?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Do you have a budget for proper waste management (e.g., composting, segregation, collection)?: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Does your project design include sustainable transport and mobility measures such as pedestrian-friendly layouts and non-motorized transport?: Yes ☐   No ☐  Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

G. Budget & Responsibilities

·         Budget allocated for EIA study: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Budget allocated for mitigation measures: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Responsible person for environmental compliance identified (EIA expert): Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

H. After EIA Approval

·         Awareness of EIA licence conditions: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Commitment to implement mitigation measures  and conduct annual environmental audits: Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________

·         Responsible person for environmental audits identified (EIA expert): Yes ☐   No ☐   Not Sure ☐    Details: _______________________ 

Contact us for EIA and EA services, describing your needs. You can also download the checklist from the checklist section on our services page.