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Abandoned quarries pose significant threats in Lamu's remote island of Manda-Maweni
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

NEMA has now raised concern over the large number of abandoned quarries in the expansive village.

Four dead, seven injured after Marsabit gold mine collapses
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 16, 2024

The eleven were part of hundreds of illegal miners who Sunday evening sneaked into the guarded mine that is part of the 13 that were closed down by th...

State bans unlicensed mining in Migori after deaths of 6 people
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2024

A similar move may follow in the Kom area of Isiolo County where the regional security Committee was ordered to assess its security and safety and rep...

Mombasa begins identification process for artisanal, small-scale miners
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 21, 2024

The move aims to gather data on their population, equipment usage, registration status, and adherence to statutory regulations and guidelines.

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