Why locals should be co-opted into mega projects

SGR Nairobi-Naivasha tunnel.

The SGR Nairobi-Naivasha tunnel which ends at Kimuka in Ngong town, Kajiado County. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The study that was conducted along the entire stretch of Kenya’s SGR Phase I & Phase II A, covering eight counties from Mombasa to Narok, recommends that environmental impact be integrated into the planning of large scale infrastructure projects at every stage.

The researchers call for engaging and consulting key stakeholders in the design and implementation phases of projects.