Residents of Moi village in Sabaki Ward, Magarini Sub County in Kilifi County, have opposed the planned lime and titanium mining in the area.

The mining company, Gach Group chairman Abubakar Jarawa met Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro to discuss mining opportunities in Magarini Sub County.

Malindi District Cultural Association (MADCA) Secretary General Joseph Mwarandu claimed that public participation was not conducted on the planned mining activities.

Mwarandu, Taireni Association of Mijikenda, Peter Ponda and Sabaki Baharini Squatters chair, Kitsao Hosea, said the residents will move to court if the mining licences are not revoked.