Illegal mining Stories

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...

Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Reuters  |  Dec 25, 2024

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained the 17 who appeared to be in charge.

Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared trapped
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

The miners are in a standoff with police, who have blocked their supplies of food and water to force them out and arrest them for illegally entering t...

Turkana County suspends gold mining site near school after public outcry
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.

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.

CS Joho proposes mineral exploitation as solution to Kenya's rising debt
John Mbati  |  Aug 17, 2024

Joho suggested that, with the country's ample mineral resources, responsible exploitation could help address the Ksh10.5 trillion debt challenge, whic...

Kenya loses billions due to illegal mining as State steps up sector reforms
Mishi Gongo  |  May 17, 2024

Their operations will remain closed until all legal requirements are fulfilled and royalties owed to the government are duly paid.

Concern over rising human smuggling cases in Marsabit
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 27, 2024

Many of them access the country via the porous Kenya-Ethiopia border disguised as visitors without required travel documents.

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