Kenya, Uganda tighten controls of mining sector

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Leaders inspecting an iron ore mine in Taita Taveta, Kenya on December 19, 2022. PHOTO | NMG

Kenya is following in the footsteps of Uganda in enacting legislation to reform its nascent mining industry to improve the state’s control and oversight of the critical industry.

Uganda passed its Mining and Minerals Act in October last year and Kenyan lawmakers are considering changes to the Mining Act of 2016.