Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 2015
- Provides the legal framework for environmental management and coordination in Kenya
- Establishes the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
- Mandates environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for major development projects
Water Act, 2016
- Governs the management, conservation, and use of water resources
- Establishes the Water Resources Authority (WRA)
- Regulates water abstraction, pollution, and infrastructure
- Introduces a system of water rights and permits
Climate Change Act, 2016
- Provides a framework for addressing climate change in Kenya
- Establishes the Climate Change Council
- Mandates the development of national climate change adaptation and mitigation plans
Forest Act, 2016
- Regulates the management, conservation, and use of forests
- Establishes the Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
- Prohibits deforestation and logging without a license
Biodiversity Act, 2016
- Protects and conserves Kenya's biological diversity
- Establishes the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
- Regulates the access to and use of genetic resources
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2019
- Sets out the requirements for conducting EIAs
- Defines the scope, methodology, and content of EIAs
- Requires public participation in the EIA process
Air Quality Regulations, 2019
- Regulates air pollution and emissions from vehicles, industries, and generators
- Sets emission standards and monitoring requirements
- Introduces a system of air quality monitoring and reporting
Waste Management Regulations, 2020
- Governs the management, treatment, and disposal of waste
- Classifies waste into different categories
- Requires waste generators to implement waste management plans
Hazardous Substances and Waste Management Regulations, 2020
- Regulates the handling, storage, transportation, disposal, and use of hazardous substances and waste
- Introduces a system of registration and licensing for hazardous waste generators and handlers
Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2020
- Regulates noise and vibration pollution from vehicles, industries, and construction sites
- Sets noise and vibration standards
- Requires noise and vibration impact assessments for certain activities