Nema blames Homa Bay county for illegal mining activities

An entry point to a tunnel used to mine gold in Kosele, Rachuonyo South Sub-county in Homa Bay County on July 8, 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY

The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) says a failure by the Homa Bay county to introduce reforms in the mining sector has led to unsustainable sand harvesting in the region.

Nema says while the environmental watchdog looks at regulating sand excavation and other mining activities in a bid to protect the environment, the devolved unit is engaging in activities that negate the agency's work

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