Vihiga enacts tough laws for quarrying, sand harvesting

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo (right) and his Deputy Patrick Saisi during a past press briefing. PHOTO | ONDARI OGEGA | NMG

Sand harvesting, quarrying and transportation sector in Vihiga County is set for stiffer regulations following a plan by the devolved unit to enact legislation and policies to govern the lucrative business.

Governor Wilber Ottichilo said the plan is intended to address the adverse effects caused to the environment. The activities at the mining sites, he said, have led to massive land degradation in riparian areas.

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