Kenyans planning to engage in construction activities could be forced to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase sand after the government imposed new regulations on the valuable commodity.
To control sand harvesting and transportation, Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday, February 18, published the Sand Harvesting Regulations, 2024.
The new regulations seek to ensure the sustainable utilisation of sand as a resource, while also protecting the environment.
Under the new regulations, Kenyans who want to either harvest or transport sand must obtain the requisite licence from the National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA).
