ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
132. Rights conferred by prospecting permit
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
132. Rights conferred by prospecting permit
(1)The holder of a prospecting permit shall enjoy the right to prospect for the mineral or minerals and in the area specified in the permit.(2)The holder of a prospecting permit may, in exercise of the right conferred under subsection (1)—(a)demarcate areas that fall within the permit area;(b)enter into land that falls within the area specified in the permit and take all reasonable measures to undertake prospecting operations on or under the surface of the land; and(c)erect equipment, plant and buildings for the prospecting operations.(3)Save for any prescribed quantities required for sampling and assaying purposes, a prospecting permit granted under this Act shall not be construed to confer upon the holder the right to dispose of minerals obtained in the course of prospecting without the consent of the Cabinet Secretary.