artisanal miners Stories

Government orders closure of illegal gold mines in West Pokot after deadly accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Addressing journalists during a press briefing at his office in Kapenguria, Khalif said eight people have died in the past three months due to gold mi...

More KCSE candidates choose TVET courses over university degrees as preference for practical skills grows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

According to data from KUCCPS, 173,098 students were admitted to TVET institutions—outnumbering the 156,713 placed in university degree programmes.

Senators demand answers over Sh7 billion mineral survey as report remains unpublished
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The aerial geophysical survey, conducted between 2019 and 2022, was designed to establish which minerals are available in Kenya, their commercial valu...

Forging the future: How Kelvin Kimuyu is reviving brass craft in Nairobi’s Kariokor Market
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 18, 2025

Kimuyu begins his craft by sourcing brass from trusted local vendors in Nairobi, often selecting clean sheets or rods of the metal that are free from...

Jua kali workers to receive formal certification under proposed law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

Oron's proposed law aims to offer a framework for artisans with hands-on expertise to apply for official recognition of their work.

Three dead as mine collapses in Turkana North, rescue efforts underway
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Naduat is among the mineral-rich areas in the county, known for gold and quarry stone mining.

Jua Kali artisans in North Eastern to benefit from Sh1.1bn affordable housing project
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 20, 2024

Karanja noted that the sensitisation for Jua Kali artisans, contractors, and the general public has begun in anticipation of the project, which aims t...

After demolitions, now power outage adds to woes facing Kamukunji artisans
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 11, 2024

The artisans are required to raise Sh2.1 million for a transformer dedicated to their cooperativethat that would give them reliable power supply.

Ruto announces a 6-day multi-sectoral forum to discuss issues affecting Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

Ruto said that the 150-person forum, which will start on Monday, July 15, 2024, will include representatives from various stakeholders.

Artisanal miners in Turkana urged to form cooperative societies for growth
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2024

Areman Elim, the County Deputy Director for Mineral Resources, assured miners that the county government would empower them with the necessary skills,...

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