Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British International Investment’s Reporting & Complaints Mechanism is currently engaged regarding Kenya’s Menengai geothermal project; what steps she is taking to ensure access to remedy for affected communities; and what role the High Commission in Nairobi is playing to facilitate dialogue between the parties.

I believe the Hon Member is referring to complaints regarding geothermal exploration activities in specific areas of Nakuru County, Kenya. British International Investment have made clear that they have no investment in any company undertaking geothermal exploration in the relevant areas, and therefore have no basis to consider any complaints.