New Mining Rules Promise Millions for Likuyani – But Can Quarry Stones (Kokoto) Really Deliver?
Likuyani – Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hon. Ali Hassan Joho yesterday appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation to present the Mining (Mineral Royalty Sharing) Regulations, 2026.
The proposed rules set a sharing formula of 70% to the National Government, 20% to County Governments, and 10% to affected communities. Area MP Hon. Innocent Mugabe says he supported an extra 1% directly to local communities.
In a Facebook post, Mugabe claimed the framework will generate approximately KSh 7 billion in the next 8 years from Kakamega’s gold mining sector alone. He added that Likuyani Constituency will benefit from quarry mining activities once the regulations are adopted.
However, many residents are raising questions: Likuyani has no gold mines — the only active mining here is small-scale quarry operations producing stones and gravel (kokoto) for construction.
Questions on the ground:
How much royalty can small kokoto quarries actually generate compared to large gold mines?
Will the 10% + 1% community share reach the specific villages where quarries operate?
Or is this yet another big promise that sounds good on paper but delivers little on the ground?
The regulations are still under scrutiny by Parliament before they can be published.
Likuyani Digest will continue following this story. If you work in or live near any quarry sites in Likuyani, or have information about past royalty payments, share your experience with us — anonymously if you prefer. This is your platform.
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