ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
13. Cabinet Secretary may declare areas reserved for small-scale operations
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
13. Cabinet Secretary may declare areas reserved for small-scale operations
(1)The Cabinet Secretary shall upon recommendation of the Mineral Rights Board, by notice in the Gazette, designate any area of land to be an area reserved exclusively for small scale mining operations.(2)The Cabinet Secretary may designate an area to be an area reserved exclusively for small scale and artisanal mining operations, if—(a)designating the area would not be incompatible with the continued enjoyment of an existing mineral right; or(b)written consent has been given by an authority, agency, the Cabinet Secretary or other person required to do so under this Act.(3)This section does not affect the right of an owner or a lawful occupier of the area covered by the mining permit to undertake non-mining operations or activities in any area to which it applies.