Iron ore extraction at Kishushe, Taita Taveta county, is set to resume after months of closure. The county government on Saturday lifted the over three months ban on mining and accepted Samrudha Resources Kenya Limited’s request to extract the mineral. The County COVID-19 Emergency Response Team co-chaired by Governor Granton Samboja and county commissioner Rhodah Onyancha on March 26 suspended large scale mining operations within the county. In a statement to newsrooms, county director of communication Denis Onsarigo said the company had adhered to all set requirements. Other mining companies awaiting government approval to resume operations include Universal Resources International Company that eyes extraction of manganese at Mbambarinyi in Mwatate subcounty.

Source: The Star July 12, 2020 18:56 UTC