Julius Bosire
6 April 2005
Nairobi — A new electricity sub-sector policy guideline on environmental and health safety has been formulated.
Representatives of electric power suppliers and consumers met in Nairobi yesterday to fine-tune the policy framework.
Energy minister Simeon Nyachae called for strict implementation of existing environmental laws and regulations.
Mr Nyachae called for stiffer penalties for environment polluters.
The policy paper - Environmental, Health and Safety Policy Framework - has been developed by the Electricity Regulatory Board.
Mr Matere Keriri, the board's executive chairman, said the policy would give guidelines on environmentally responsible power generation, transmission, distribution, conservation and efficiency.
The one-day workshop was also due to discuss an environmental, health and safety performance monitoring protocol.
Mr Nyachae, who was represented by assistant minister Mwangi Kiunjuri, said the deteriorating environment was mainly caused by global warming and acid rain.
He said: "I mention these two because of their trans-boundary effects, which serve to remind us that we all share this planet and, therefore, the responsibility of safeguarding it belongs to us all."
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