Mining Act

179. Land use

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

179. Land use

The holder of a permit or licence under this Act shall use the land in accordance with the terms of the permit or licence and shall ensure—

(a)the sustainable use of land through restoration of abandoned mines and quarries;

(b)that the seepage of toxic waste into streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands is avoided and that disposal any toxic waste is done in the approved areas only;

(c)that blasting and all works that cause massive vibration is properly carried out and muffled to keep such vibrations and blasts to reasonable and permissible levels in conformity with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act; and

(d)that upon completion of prospecting or mining, the land in question shall be restored to its original status or to an acceptable and reasonable condition as close as possible to its original state.

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Source: Kenya Law