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Mining Act, 2016

2026-06-082026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    The ministry said the reopening should ensure mining activities resume “in a safe, orderly and sustainable manner, in strict compliance with the Mining Act, 2016.” The team’s responsibilities include reconfirming and verifying demarcated artisanal mining areas, validating registe

    Govt gives team seven days to chart reopening of Marsabit’s Hillo Gold Mines
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    According to the committee's report, Shanta Gold's engagement with local communities met the threshold for meaningful public participation and the project is progressing through the regulatory processes required under the Mining Act, 2016.

    Kakamega county assembly gives nod to Sh680 billion gold mining project
Mining & Energy

Government gives team seven days to assess Marsabit gold mines

The News

The government has constituted a multi-agency team with seven working days to assess Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County and recommend a framework for safe resumption of mining activities under stricter regulatory oversight. The move follows a presidential directive and is part of efforts to curb illegal mining across the country.

22 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Government gives team seven days to assess Marsabit gold mines

    The government has constituted a multi-agency team with seven working days to assess Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County and recommend a framework for safe resumption of mining activities under stricter regulatory oversight. The move follows a presidential directive and is part of efforts to curb illegal mining across the country.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News

Monday 8 June

  1. Kakamega assembly approves Sh680 billion gold mining project

    The Kakamega County Assembly has approved a proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency by Shanta Gold Kenya after public hearings. The assembly's committee found that the company's engagement with local communities met the threshold for meaningful public participation and is progressing through required regulatory processes.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

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