Kenya: Governor Bans Kaolin Mining, Cancels All Permits Over Illegal Operations

The County Government of Nyamira has banned the mining of Kaolin, also known as China clay,  which is a fine, white, soft clay that is primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite and is mainly used to make ceramics.

In a gazette notice published on Friday, Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo announced a ban on mining activities of the mineral citing concerns over illegal and unregulated operations.

Consequently, the governor directed that all previous mining licences that had been issued…