Artisanal mining to resume in earnest in Kenya’s coastal county after society resolves dispute with state
Matilda Waleghwa, the Chairperson of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Ltd, confirmed the ranch leadership had held a meeting with the Principal Secretary for Mining, during which critical agreements were reached regarding investor operations in the area.
Gold rush: Discovery of precious mineral touches off a mad scramble in Sindo town in Homa Bay County
National Council of Churches of Kenya, Homa Bay County Chair Ken Ouma called for caution noting that in the past, the area witnessed a landslide that killed four people. He feared mining could lead to disasters if uncontrolled stressing: “The government should regulate mining at the site to curb adverse effects.”
How wanton gold mining in Migori has degraded swathes of the county into wasteland
The massive vegetation clearing meant to pave the way for mining activities has resulted in increased surface runoff that largely contributes to water pollution, with chemicals such as mercury and sodium carbonate finding their way to the area water bodies.
