He said the continued use of mercury posed a danger to miners, their families and the environment.
"The ministry, therefore, supports this project whose objective is to reduce mercury release through introduction and promotion of best practices and techniques for gold extraction," he said.
Small-scale mining has thrived since the 19th century and is concentrated in the Lake Victoria belt.
Most gold mining is carried out in Narok, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Siaya, Nandi, West Pokot and Turkana counties.
Environment principal secretary, Charles Sunkuli, said as small-scale mining grew, haphazard processes had led to health hazards.
"The ministry, therefore, supports this project whose objective is to reduce mercury release through introduction and promotion of best practices and techniques for gold extraction," he said.
Small-scale mining has thrived since the 19th century and is concentrated in the Lake Victoria belt.
Most gold mining is carried out in Narok, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Siaya, Nandi, West Pokot and Turkana counties.
Environment principal secretary, Charles Sunkuli, said as small-scale mining grew, haphazard processes had led to health hazards.
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