Evaluating Resettlement Action Plan Implementation in Kenya’s Sondu-HomabayAwendo Transmission Project

Kenya’s expanding energy infrastructure increasingly demands land acquisition, often leading to complex socioeconomic displacement. Although Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) are designed to address these disruptions, gaps frequently arise between policy and implementation. This study investigates RAP implementation along Sondu-Homabay-Awendo transmission line to assess compliance with legal provisions, the effectiveness of livelihood restoration efforts, and the availability of grievance redress mechanisms. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research incorporates in-depth interviews, participant observation, focus groups, surveys, and document analysis. Thematic and statistical methods will be applied to evaluate outcomes. Initial findings indicate persistent challenges, such as delayed compensation and fractured community ties, despite the presence of Kenya’s Land Act 2012 and KETRACO’s Resettlement Policy. The study aims to inform future infrastructure planning by providing actionable insights for balancing national development goals with community well-being.