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Originally published by KBC County NewsJuly 4, 2026
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Mining ministry begins public participation on four key policy instruments
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs is conducting a nationwide public participation exercise on four key policy and legislative instruments aimed at strengthening and modernising Kenya's mining sector...
✨ Key Highlights
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has launched a nationwide public participation drive on four crucial policy and legislative instruments designed to modernize Kenya's mining sector.
- Key documents under review include the Draft Minerals, Mining and Beneficiation Policy, Draft Mining (Mine Health, Safety and Environment) Regulations, 2026, Draft Explosives Bill, 2026, and Explosives (Licences and Fees) Regulations, 2026.
- State Department for Mining Secretary David Onyancha is leading the consultations, emphasizing the bills' aim to protect local communities and promote sustainable resource exploitation.
- Proposed legislation includes the establishment of a Directorate of Commercial Explosives and Inspections to regulate, license, and inspect explosives, with new provisions for manufacture, storage, possession, and transportation.
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