{"id":27788,"date":"2026-01-29T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/?p=27788"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:15:24","slug":"nema-and-stakeholders-inspect-gold-mines-in-busia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/nema-and-stakeholders-inspect-gold-mines-in-busia\/","title":{"rendered":"NEMA and Stakeholders Inspect Gold Mines in Busia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A delegation from the <strong>National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)<\/strong>, the <strong>Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development<\/strong>, and the <strong>Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development<\/strong>, led by NEMA\u2019s Executive Director <strong>Dr. Barirega Akankwasah<\/strong>, conducted a familiarisation inspection of <strong>Wagagai Mining (U) Limited<\/strong> in Busia District. The visit comes ahead of a training program for <strong>Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Groups (ASMGs)<\/strong> on sustainable mining practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Commitment to Sustainable Development<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Dr. Akankwasah reaffirmed Government of Uganda\u2019s commitment to sustainable development, stressing that while mining is vital for economic growth, it must balance <strong>profit, people, and planet<\/strong>. He emphasized:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Effective waste and chemical management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Addressing social issues such as community resettlement and compensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Ensuring mining activities uphold environmental and social safeguards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Training for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The inspection was followed by training sessions for over <strong>100 participants<\/strong>, including artisans, small-scale mining groups, and large mining companies. Topics covered included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)<\/strong> process and certificate fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Labour laws and worker safety regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Environmental impacts of mining and pollution control measures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Miners welcomed the <strong>educational and dialogue-based approach<\/strong>, noting it was more effective than past enforcement methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Expert Insights<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ms. Hajara Nakiberu<\/strong>, Senior Environment Inspector (Mining, NEMA), explained the health hazards of mercury use in gold mining and introduced safer alternatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Mr. Kwiringira Stephen<\/strong>, Programme Technical Officer (Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development), highlighted worker safety concerns, including risks of spinal disorders, accidents, and fatalities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ms. Amina Kiiza Bakulimya<\/strong>, Inspector of Mines (Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development), guided miners on different types of mining licences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Promoting Mercury-Free Mining<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">During the field visit, Dr. Akankwasa praised <strong>KACOBA Co. Ltd<\/strong> in Agaata village, Buteba sub-county, for adopting mercury-free mining practices. He urged miners to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Protect ecological functions of the environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid discharging wastewater into rivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Properly manage abandoned pits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Seek NEMA compliance services to enhance sustainability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The inspection and training in Busia mark a significant step towards <strong>responsible mining practices<\/strong> in Uganda. By combining oversight, education, and collaboration, NEMA and its partners are ensuring that mining contributes to economic growth while safeguarding communities and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai3-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai4.jpeg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wagagai2-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wagagai7.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A delegation from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, led by NEMA\u2019s Executive Director Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, conducted a familiarisation inspection of Wagagai Mining (U) Limited in Busia District. 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