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Why unregulated artisanal mining is ticking time bomb
A woman washes dust in search of gold at the Nanah mines in Moyale, Marsabit County. Encouraging miners to operate through cooperatives or organised groups can facilitate collective responsibility for environmental management
Artisanal and small-scale mining has long served as a critical economic activity for many in Kenya and contributes about 20 percent of global mineral output.
However, without proper regulation and strategic oversight, this sector could soon become a ticking time bomb, threatening food security, public health, and the environment for generations to come.
