According to the Mining Act of 2016, the Cabinet Secretary overseeing mining operations is required to establish an Artisanal Mining Committee (AMC) in each county of Kenya. These committees' primary responsibility is advising the Director of Mines' representative on matters related to the grant, renewal, or revocation of artisanal mining permits. This article lists committees and members gazetted as of 16 December 2023.
1. Mombasa County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Mombasa County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
2. Kwale County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kwale County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Saumu Mahaja Beja | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Kwale County |
| 2. | Godfrey Mwelelu | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Dennis Mutungi | Appointee of Kwale County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Godfrey Wabwile Wafula | Appointee of Kwale Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Hamis Dena Mdoe | Appointee of Kwale Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Dickson Mbijiwe | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Salim S. Hindo, | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Mwanarusi B. Mwafitini | Representative of the Kwale County land board |
3. Kilifi County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of KilifiCounty have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
4. Tana River County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Tana River County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
5. Lamu County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Lamu County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
6. Taita Taveta County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Taita Taveta County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
7. Garissa County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Garissa County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abdi Sheikh Hassan | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Garissa County |
| 2. | Mahero Denis | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Kimitei Isaac | Appointee of Garissa County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Hubi Ahmed | Appointee of Garissa Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Ali Ahmed Dahir | Appointee of Garissa Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Paul Kioko | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Isaack Mohamud Abdille | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Noor Bundid Lohos | Representative of the Garissa County land board |
8. Wajir County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Wajir County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
9. Mandera County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Mandera County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
10. Marsabit County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Marsabit County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guyo Jattani Kotote | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Marsabit County |
| 2. | Peterlis Osamba | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Hussein Ngurusi | Appointee of Marsabit County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Salat Ibrahim Ware | Appointee of Marsabit Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Mahmud Abdullahi Abdi | Appointee of Marsabit Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Jidruph Kimondo Baru | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Naftaly Osoro Nyakundi | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Abdullahi Huka Jillo | Representative of the Marsabit County land board |
11. Isiolo County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Isiolo County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eduka Tony Ewoi | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Isiolo County |
| 2. | Muriuki Joe Rodgers Mugendi | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Ture Tepo | Appointee of Isiolo County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Edward Menza | Appointee of Isiolo Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Petro Lorot Narukapel | Appointee of Isiolo Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Daniel Kioko | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Sadia Mohamed | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Mustafa Ali Boru | Representative of the Kwale Isiolo land board |
12. Meru County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Meru County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
13. Tharaka Nithi County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Tharaka Nithi County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Kimathi Njeru | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Tharaka Nithi County |
| 2. | Shadrack Nduti Nzaliu | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | James Siaji | Appointee of Tharaka Nithi County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Njagi Juma Julius | Appointee of Tharaka Nithi Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Kimathi Kajiita | Appointee of Tharaka Nithi Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Purity Muthoni Kinyua | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Joshua Nyaga | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Nicholas Muriithi | Representative of the Tharaka Nithi County land board |
14. Embu County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Embu County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Njagi | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Embu County |
| 2. | Purity Muthoni Kinyua | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Joseph Mwangi Kamau | Appointee of Embu County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Jacinta Gitau | Appointee of Embu Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | James Ireri Ngari | Appointee of Embu Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Shadrack Nduti Nzaliu | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Doreen Mukami Njagi | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Lydiah Wanja Nyaga | Representative of the Embu County land board |
15. Kitui County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kitui County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Henry Ngilu Nyamai | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Kitui County |
| 2. | Erick Odhiambo Obonyo | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Jeremiah Ndeto | Appointee of Kitui County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Patrice J. Musembi Matuku | Appointee of Kitui Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Boniface Mona King’ang’a | Appointee of Kitui Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Paul Mwendwa Kioko | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Catherine Atieno Adwong’a | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Justin Ngari Ndahi | Representative of the Kitui County land board |
16. Machakos County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Machakos County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Charles K. Wambua | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Machakos County |
| 2. | Lewin Musungu Khaoya | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Ngaanga Mainge | Appointee of Machakos County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Joseph Mutanda | Appointee of Machakos Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Geoffrey Mwangi | Appointee of Machakos Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Roselyn Chelangat | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Parnwell Simitu | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Andrew Wambua | Representative of the Nyeri County land board |
17. Makueni County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Makueni County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Sonni Nzilani Musyoka | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Garissa County |
| 2. | Erick Odhiambo Obonyo | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Oloo Vincent Ochieng | Appointee of Makueni County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Rebecca Nduku Nzuki, | Appointee of Makueni Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Damaris Kavithe Musau | Appointee of Makueni Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Paul Kioko | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Jonathan Mbila Kyalo | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Peter Mang'ala Muthekethi | Representative of the Garissa County land board |
18. Nyandarua County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nyandarua County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Francis Mwangi Kibuika | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Nyandarua County |
| 2. | Daniel Muema Kioko | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Joe Muriuki Mugendi |
Appointee of Nyandarua County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Charles Gachaga Karanja | Appointee of Nyandarua Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Michael K. Thairu | Appointee of Nyandarua Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | John Maina Mugo |
Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Edward Makokha Wawire | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | John G. Mule | Representative of the Nyandarua County land board |
Some of the names highlighted in red have a possible mix up.
19. Nyeri County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nyeri County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yvonne Muthoni Mathenge | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Nyeri County |
| 2. | Daniel Muema Kioko | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Daniel Maina Wanjeri | Appointee of Nyeri County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Isaac Mahugu Waburi | Appointee of Nyeri Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Fredrick Maina Wahoga | Appointee of Nyeri Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Joe Muriuki Mugendi | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Samwel Kivuti Nyaga | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Rosemary Nyambura Mwangi | Representative of the Nyeri County land board |
20. Kirinyaga County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kirinyaga County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
21. Murang'a County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Murang'a County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
22. Kiambu County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kiambu County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
23. Turkana County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Turkana County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
24. West Pokot County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of West Pokot County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
25. Samburu County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Samburu County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
26. Trans Nzoia County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Trans Nzoia County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
27. Uasin Gishu County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Uasin Gishu County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
28. Elgeyo Marakwet County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Elgeyo Marakwet County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
29. Nandi County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nandi County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
30. Baringo County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Baringo County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
31. Laikipia County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Laikipia County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kenneth Irumbi Kibara | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Laikipia County |
| 2. | Muriuki Joe Rodgers | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Michael Mundenyo | Appointee of Laikipia County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Mohammed Ahmer Asghar | Appointee of Laikipia Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Jackson Muturo | Appointee of Laikipia Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Daniel Kioko | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Rhoda Kaimenyi | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Josphat Oldioi Ndooko | Representative of the Laikipia County land board |
31. Nakuru County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nakuru County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
32. Narok County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Narok County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
33. Kajiado County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kajiado County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mulee Philip Sarani | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Kajiado County |
| 2. | Lewin Musungu Khaoya | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Robert Taraiya Oloomeiro | Appointee of Kajiado County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Evra Mulama | Appointee of Kajiado County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | John Ochieng Ondengo | Appointee of Kajiado County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Roselyne Chelangat | Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | George Rianto Kimiti | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | Bedan Bakuni Ngatet | Representative of the Kajiado County land board |
34. Kericho County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kericho County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rosemary Rop | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Kericho County |
| 2. | Mourice Amalalemba | Secretary and Representative of the Director of Mines |
| 3. | Silvanus Too |
Appointee of Kericho County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 4. | Moses Morintat | Appointee of Kericho County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 5. | Lichungu Annette Khanali | Appointee of Kericho County Association of Artisanal Miners |
| 6. | Alloys Malloi |
Representative of the inspectorate division of the Ministry |
| 7. | Lavender Sang | Representative of the National Environment Management Authority |
| 8. | David Bett | Representative of the Kericho County land board |
Some of the names highlighted in red have a possible mix up.
35. Bomet County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Bomet County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
37. Kakamega County AMC
The following are the appointed members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kakamega County.
| No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Lumumba Ligami | Chairperson and Representative of the Governor of Kakamega County |
38. Vihiga County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Vihiga County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
39. Bungoma County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Bungoma County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
40. Busia County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Busia County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
41. Siaya County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Siaya County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
42. Kisumu County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kisumu County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
43. Homa Bay County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Homa Bay County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
44. Migori County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Migori County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
45. Kisii County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Kisii County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
46. Nyamira County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nyamira County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
47. Nairobi County AMC
The members of the Artisanal Mining Committee of Nairobi County have not been appointed as of 16 December 2023.
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