Mining Act

2026-05-242026-09-13

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September 2026
7 SeptCapital News
… The concerns come after Tata Chemicals’ mining and export operations were suspended on July 28 following a government directive citing compliance issues under the Mining Act. …
Gachagua: Let Maa Community Decide Who Takes Over Magadi
June 2026
24 JunCitizen Digital
… The area is a gazetted National Monument and a sacred Kaya forest revered by the Mijikenda and Digo communities. ‎The petitioner notes that Section 7(1)(kk) of the Mining Act prohibits mining activities within National Monuments, raising questions about the legality of the propos …
‎Petition filed to stop proposed Ksh.9.7 trillion Kenya-US Mrima Hill mining deal
May 2026
24 MayThe Standard
… In his petition, Kiswili asked the ELC to revoke the EIA and mining License issued to Base Titanium and direct the company to restore the environment to its original clean status.However, in its appeal, Base Titanium alleged that under Section 155 (b) of the Mining Act, disputes …
Supreme Court orders pollution case against Base Titanium to proceed

Mining & Energy

Gachagua says government wants Magadi for mineral deposits

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits, saying the discovery of lithium, oil and gas has heightened interest in the area. He called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi and said concerns should be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.

7 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 7 September

Gachagua says government wants Magadi for mineral deposits
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits, saying the discovery of lithium, oil and gas has heightened interest in the area. He called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi and said concerns should be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 24 June

Petition filed to halt Kenya-US Mrima Hill rare earth minerals deal
A lobby group has petitioned the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of a proposed Kenya-United States agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, arguing the process lacked transparency and public participation. The deal is estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

Supreme Court clears environmental pollution case against Base Titanium
Kenya's Supreme Court has ordered an environmental pollution case against Base Titanium to proceed before the High Court in Mombasa, striking down the company's appeal challenging the court's jurisdiction. The case, filed by Michael Kiswili on behalf of residents of Mavumo B village in Msambweni, Kwale County, alleges that Base Titanium's mining activities caused environmental degradation and water pollution.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →