These payments were intended to be distributed to Kwale County as part of mining royalties.

This came after a section of residents affected by the mining activities and rights groups raised concerns about being sidelined by the government.

The residents say they fear losing the land to greedy investors since the mining company will close its doors at the end of the year.

The workshop is estimated to accommodate more than 200 traders who have been conducting their businesses under the scorching sun or leaking makeshift...

This is part of mine rehabilitation, a restoration process that ensures land used in mining is made available for economic activities, conservation, a...