Research on the impacts of mining on the environment was conducted on nine purposive selected mining sites in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The FOLCHI method was adopted to quantify the environmental impact of mining activities in gemstone mining sites. The affected environment surrounding the pits was broken down into three …Web

mining site s in Kamtong a and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. T he FOLCHI method was adopted to quantify the environmental impact of min ing activities in gemstone mining sites.Web

The Kenyan government has proposed to increase the mining sector's contribution to 10% of GDP by 2030 through value addition and the implementation of new policies. The research indicated that only a small portion of Kenyan gemstone are locally cut. As the main global source of Tsavorite, Taita Taveta County is uniquely positioned to ...Web

Abstract and Figures. This research entails the study of value addition on gemstones and its impacts on the Kenyan economy. The paper focuses on gemstone mining in Baringo and Taita Taveta ...Web

Drylands occupy 90% of Kenya, and the impact of the drought on arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) has been acute. The number of people forced to migrate by drought in Kenya could be as high as 286,000, with over 8 million Kenyans affected in some way. This case study is based on Climate Refugees' October 2022 research and interviews …Web

Keywords: impact; livelihoods; mining; poverty; wealth 1. Introduction Mining is a major economic activity in Taita Taveta County (TTC) [1]. Research done on mining in TTC, concentrated on the political economy of the mining area, associated with conflicts over land and mineral resources [2].Web

Kenya, large and small-scale mining activities are cited in most parts of the country such as in Migori, Kwale, Vihiga District and Lake Victoria to mention a few. Mining activities in Kenya have been associated with serious environmental impacts such as metal contamination inWeb

Impact of Gold Mining on the Environment and Human Health: A Case Study in the Migori Gold Belt, Kenya. June 2002; ... Kenya, revealed that the concentrations of heavy metals, mainly Hg, Pb and As ...Web

Kenya has different mineral resources, such as gold, iron ore, limestone and coal, and mining contributes significantly to the economy. 14 The mining industry is one of the major employers in South Africa with more than 1 million people in mining-related employment and is the largest contributor by value to black economic empowerment. 15 In ...Web

The study found that there is no proper mining regulatory system in Kenya. There is also no control of the intrusive influx of migrants from other counties into the mining areas of Taita or regulations for best mining practices. ... Loayza N, Rigolini J (2016) The local impact of mining on poverty and inequality: evidence from the commodity ...Web

The mining sector in Kenya plays an important role in the economic development of the country. The need to integrate environmental and social aspects into the mining activities ensures there is an inclusive, responsible ... the Mining Environmental (Impact Assessment . Mining, Mining . 20 Mining, ). SECTOR ). - ) Guidelines. 2. Impact (-) in ...Web

Environmental and social impact assessment, as a legal framework to regulate the mining operations, should be enforced in Africa and in Kenya. Mining has …Web

1. Health: Coal mining and power production have been widely researched worldwide to adequately highlight the impacts on human and animal health that are not disputable anymore. Specific to Kenya, however, the Least Cost Power Development Plan of Kenya (LCPDP) 2018 report notes major environmental impacts such as high emissionsWeb

gold mining in Rongo district in Nyanza province Kenya. The definition of artisanal small scale mining varies from country to country (Africa, 2002). Variables like investment costs, mine output, labour productivity, and size of concessions, amount of resources, annual sales and levels of technology are used to define it (Lovitz, 2006:5).Web

In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed increased activity in the extractive industry targeting minerals such as titanium, gypsum and gold to name a few. Mining activities are a potentially important contributor to water contamination. Discussions in the literature on impacts of gypsum mining on water quality are not conclusive because …Web

The study revealed that mining activities have resulted in major environmental impacts, including land degradation. In addition, there is pollution which …Web

This paper investigated the environmental and health impacts of the Kenyasi-Ahafo mining activities on the local population and other nearby areas. The study employed a cross-sectional ...Web

But both Kenya and Uganda have examples such as Makueni and Machakos County where communities have mitigated sand mining to a notable extent. Makueni, for instance, was once a sand mining epicenter, but with local legislation and control measures, they were able to reduce mining by 75% in the space of a decade.Web

While impacts of large-scale mining (LSM) are covered by numerous studies ... livelihood security and income opportunities from resource extraction are not secure and high enough to offset these impacts. In Bolivia and Kenya, this means a problematic trade-off for local communities between short-term economic benefits to compensate long-term ...Web

Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …Web

Impacts of mining in Kenya Kenyaiswellrenownedforitsnaturalbeauty,itsdiverseflora and fauna but less so far for its below-ground riches. Mining …Web

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) represents 20% of gold supply and 90% of gold mining workforce globally, which operates in highly informal setups. Pollutants from mined ores and chemicals introduced during gold processing pose occupational and inadvertent health risks to the extent that has not been well elucidated …Web

In Kenya where inadequate energy supply is a major deterrent to economic growth, the discovery of coal reserves in the country presents a suitable opportunity for the country to address its energy ...Web

NAIROBI,Kenya, May 18 – Kenya has approximately 48 million people and 44 separate ethnic groups. ... Perhaps the most significant impact of a mining project is its effects on water quality and …Web

Artisanal and small-scale mining is a widespread economic sector in the African Great Lakes Region, where it has an adverse impact on the population's environment. The purpose of this paper is to summarize and consider the typology of the environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining, in particular, the …Web

Some of the impacts include the displacement of local people from their ancestral lands, marginalization, and oppression of lower economic classes groups. This has been …Web

(UN 2000, Government of Kenya 2009, ASCLME 2012a–i, DHI and Samaki 2014), this chapter focuses on coastal mining within the context of the physical (abiotic) part of the coastal system. In particular, the influence of coastal mining on the coastal sand system, as an anthropo-genic driving force, is assessed as a proxy of the state of theWeb

PDF | On May 31, 2021, Wakio Mwakesi Irene and others published Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya | Find, read and cite all the …Web

Mining is regarded as one of the major economic activities with the ability to contribute to economic development. However, governments, the general public, stakeholder organizations and individuals have been concerned about the environmental and health implications of mining on surrounding communities. This paper investigated …Web

Method of assessment. To assessment of environmental impacts, a modified version of Folchi Matrix was used. Folchi Matrix was originally developed for impact assessment of mining operations in Italy [].Whilst other methods are capable to review only one or two aspects of environmental impacts, Folchi method can evaluate …Web

The socio-economic and environmental effects of mining in Kenya: a case study of fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley. View/ Open. fulltext (22.79Mb) Date 1997-09. Author. Ngetich, Job K. Type Thesis. ... the most tragic impact of fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley is the unresolved question of the displacement of 1200 s to set aside land ...Web

Mining conflicts and Corporate Social Responsibility: Titanium mining in Kwale, Kenya ... (CSR) performance and the economic growth of European mining companies using fixed effects regression models in addition to content analysis. Data from 45 medium- and large-sized mining companies is analyzed from 2018 to 2021. The …Web

Mining currently has a significant negative environmental impact due to large mine dumps and increased chemical pollution. However, in the past, mining did not leave large spoils heaps and in West, central, and southern Africa, mercury was not used in metallurgical operations, meaning that because of the scale, negative impact in terms of big ...Web