A multi-agency team conducts a rescue operation at Abimbo village, Bondo Sub County on December 3, 2021 where 10 people were trapped after a gold mine collapsed and buried them alive.
The artisanal and small-scale mining sector holds immense promise for Kenya’s economic transformation. With the potential to contribute up to 10 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, artisanal and small-scale mining is uniquely positioned to drive sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.
However, this promise is overshadowed by frequent and catastrophic mine failures, a growing threat that imperils both lives and livelihoods in mining communities.
