Dennis, Patricia2017-09-112017-09-112017http://hdl.handle.net/1993/32554My research explored how strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is used as a tool for planning in relation to solid waste management (SWM) in Kenya. Two SEA cases- Nairobi Urban Masterplan (NIUPLAN) and Kinanie Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) were selected for analysis. The research was conducted utilizing interviews with local community members, SEA practitioners and government officials, participant observation and focus groups. In relation to the SEA of SWM, results show that the two SEAs considered the SWM in their plan process but that this was not initiated at the early strategic stage of the process. Findings show that the SEA process is still evolving in Kenya, with noted strengths (e.g., freedom from coercion, equal opportunity to participate, and inclusion of the most affected public), and areas for improvement (e.g., scope of consideration of the SEA, SEA capacity and training, SEA reporting).engSolid Waste ManagementStrategic Environmental AssessmentLearningKenyamaster thesis