Shifting Grounds: Putting Kenya's Sand Industry on the National Map

Western Sydney University ResearchDirect 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jan Bachmann, Odhiambo Alphonce Kasera, Bernard Kilaka, Wangui Mbuguiro, Kennedy Agade Mkutu, Benson Nyambedha, Nelson Omwoyo, Michael Omondi Owiso
DOI: 10.26183/qexx-2e13
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Abstract

The report's aim is to provide an overview of the main challenges emerging around sand harvesting and trade in Kenya. It maps economic, social, and environmental consequences of sand harvesting across different regions and ecosystems in Kenya, explores both formal and informal governance dynamics of sand harvesting and trade and finally formulates recommendations for a fairer and more sustainable way of harvesting and trading sand in Kenya.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mining and Resource Management Geology and Environmental Impact Studies Natural Resources and Economic Development

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Journal / source
Western Sydney University ResearchDirect
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN