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Ministry launches crackdown on illegal mining

A woman prospects for gold at a mine in Nyatike, Migori County. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has launched a crackdown on illegal mining activities that have escalated in recent days.

Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said that mining in Kenya has not been given attention and necessary commitments to ensure its growth.

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