Mining Communities Dispute Kenya’s New Royalty Sharing Formula, Demand Higher Share of Revenues

Mining communities in Kenya are raising concerns over the implementation of the mining royalty sharing framework, which allocates 70% of royalties to the national government, 20% to county governments, and 10% to host communities. Miners, such as Hesborn Musambayi, are calling for an increase in the community share, stating that the allocated funds rarely reach them directly. The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation has also expressed concerns about the direct impact of mining activities on local populations.