Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, on Thursday, January 30, warned illegal miners against extending their activities to local communities without their consent.
Speaking in Siaya, he urged those who wished to pursue mining to approach the local communities and reach a written agreement, rather than resorting to the shady practice of mining without licences. "In the law, you are required to allocate one per cent of the gross revenue to the community.
You must reach an agreement.
Form a committee and engage with the community," Joho advised. "The committee should then inform Governor James Orengo that they have no objections.
