The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended all mining operations in the Kambi Karai and Lami Nyeusi region along River Turkwel in Sigor Constituency following numerous complaints about illicit mining activities.

• Over 200 gold mining sites were operating without necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licenses.
• The authority will inspect the sites during the closure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Recently, a mining accident in Turkwel, West Pokot County led to the deaths of four people and injuries to several others due to collapsing soil.

The Kenyan government has announced a crackdown on advertising and consumption of unhealthy foods, particularly aimed at children, as part of efforts to combat rising diet-related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

• The Ministry of Health will develop a Nutrient Profile Model to set limits on sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.
• Health PS Mary Muthoni emphasized the need for tightening controls on marketing unhealthy food and drinks.
• The initiative includes plans for front-of-pack nutrition labels and policies to limit sugar-sweetened beverages, inspired by successful measures in countries like Singapore.