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Projects

Three connected
programmes in development.

MHN is developing three connected programmes in Migori County, Kenya. Each project carries an accurate status label reflecting its current maturity and funding position.

Status key:Programme ConceptSeeking SupportActive
01
Seeking Support
Dust sampling activities at artisanal mining site

100+

Miners to reach in Year 1

Safer Air in Artisanal Mining

Selected artisanal and small-scale gold-mining cooperatives in Migori County, Kenya

A cooperative-based programme to reduce exposure to silica dust through hazard recognition, miner training and practical dust-control measures. The programme combines occupational-hygiene capacity building with the development and field evaluation of locally maintainable controls.

Silica dust and respiratory-health protection
02
Programme Concept
Mine safety inspection at artisanal gold mining cooperative

8

Step inspection pathway

Cooperative Mine Safety Initiative

Migori County, Kenya

A proposed cooperative-led inspection and improvement programme delivered with qualified mining, structural or geotechnical engineering specialists and relevant public institutions. The programme combines structured site observation, professional technical review, practical recommendations, cooperative action planning and follow-up.

Structural and operational mine-safety hazards
03
Active
GIS mapping and data collection at artisanal mining sites

6

Hazard register dimensions

ASM Risk Intelligence and Hazard Register

Initial focus: Migori County, Kenya

A structured evidence programme to standardise priority hazards, site characteristics, control practices and intervention options across artisanal mining sites. Its purpose is to support better decisions at mine, cooperative, county and national levels.

Silica dust, hazardous noise and priority mine-safety hazards

Support or collaborate on a project

MHN welcomes partnerships with technical professionals, cooperatives, public institutions and funders. Contact us to discuss how your expertise or resources align with a specific programme.