Governor Bans Kaolin Mining, Cancels All Permits Over Illegal Operations
The County Government of Nyamira has banned the mining of Kaolin, also known as China clay, which is a fine, white, soft clay that is primarily composed of the mineral…
Illegal fishing gear worth Sh1.8 million destroyed in Rarieda – Kenya News Agency
The Kenya Fisheries Service (KFS) has destroyed illegal fishing gear worth over Sh1.8 million in Rarieda sub-county. The KFS officer in-charge of Siaya…
Cement Firms faulted for dealings with illegal miners – Kenya News Agency
As efforts to combat illicit mining in Kenya gather pace, the government has put on notice cement manufacturers in Kenya over engaging in practices that promote the vice by censoring…
Daily Nation Issues Warning Over Illegal E-Paper Distribution in Kenya
Nation Media Group (NMG) has put on notice individuals distributing their newspapers' digital publications on social media without authorisation. In a statement on Wednesday, NMG noted that any form of…
Kenya unveils new investigative arm to tackle illegal mining – Kenya News Agency
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has launched an investigative arm in the Mining Police Unit (MPU) to fight against illegal resource exploitation and mining of minerals across the…
Leaders urge govt to curb illegal gold mining – Kenya News Agency
West Pokot leaders have called on the government to end illegal gold mining within the county, emphasising the need for proper documentation and adherence to the Mining Act. Led by…
Marsabit police arrest suspects, seize illegal firearms – Kenya News Agency
Police in Marsabit Central sub-county early today managed to recover illegal firearms from a suspected criminal gang of three which has been on the police radar. Area Police Commander Edward…
UK Goes After Kamlesh Pattni in Illegal Gold Trade Crackdown
British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni was on Monday dealt a blow after the United Kingdom imposed financial sanctions on him over involvement in corruption. Through the International Corruption Unit (ICU), an…
Crackdown on unsafe, illegal constructions in Mombasa Underway – Kenya News Agency
Plans for an extensive operation to inspect construction projects across Mombasa are underway, as there are concerns about structures built with substandard material, poor workmanship, and even water pathways, which…
Governor Abdulswamad Orders Crackdown on Illegal Buildings
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has announced a crackdown on all buildings in Mombasa County established without requisite construction permits. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Mombasa on Tuesday, December 3,…