Mining Act (Cap. 306). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 1940 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament to consolidate the law relating to mining. Subject Mineral resources, Water Keyword Mining Exploration Minerals Authorization/permit Waterworks Water rights Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract This Act provides rules for the prospecting for and mining of minerals, except mineral oil, in Kenya. Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Implemented by Mining (Local Equity Participation) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 118 of 2012). Legislation | Kenya | 2012 (2012) Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Community management, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Mining Act, 2016 (No. 12 of 2016). Legislation | Kenya | 2016 Keyword: Environmental audit, Environmental standards, EIA, Liability/compensation, Standards, Protection of environment, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Use restrictions, Agricultural land, Grazing, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Dispute settlement, Waterworks, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX