Legal and regulatory framework of the extractives industry In Kenya: environmental aspect

Abstract

Sustainable development, which means economic growth that is environmentally sound, is a practical necessity as environmental goals cannot be achieved without development. Natural resource discovery can result in the boost of a country's economic growth if well managed, thus ensuring income creation as well as a sustained economic development in a country. There seems to be a broader understanding that sustainable development in the mining sector means that mineral development around the globe should be sustainable in environmental, economic and social terms, taking into consideration market dynamics, technological innovation, community involvement, health and safety, environmental impacts, and institutional setups