The findings from @KIOSFoundation will inform KMA create awareness to communities in Kwale on Business and Human Rghts. @InformAction_KE @CSONetwork

10. This collaborative approach is expected to strengthen advocacy efforts and pave the way for impactful policy reforms that benefit communities directly impacted by mining activities.

9. established frameworks, the forum reinforced the shared commitment to ensuring equitable resource distribution and fostering sustainable development in mining regions.

8. as outlined in key regional frameworks such as the African Mining Vision (AMV). The meeting marked a critical step towards addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by mining-affected communities in Kwale county. By uniting diverse stakeholders and aligning efforts with

7. (b) Reviewing Draft Petitions: Evaluating and refining petitions aimed at advocating for the timely release of mining royalties. 3. Grounding Discussions in Regional Principles: Aligning the advocacy efforts with fiscal justice and sustainable development principles,

6. (a) Fostering Stakeholder Dialogue: Promoting open and constructive engagement among key stakeholders to explore solutions to the delays in royalty distribution.

5. • Inadequate access to quality education and healthcare services. These pressing concerns underscore the urgency of ensuring timely and equitable distribution of mining royalties to affected communities. The consultative forum sought to address these challenges by:

4. ...as allocated in the national budget. These delays have negatively impacted development priorities, leaving communities to contend with numerous socio-economic challenges, such as: • Insufficient infrastructure development. @citizentvkenya @FocusKwale @kwalecsoc

3. Mining Liaison Committees (MLC) civil society organizations (CSOs), the media, and kaya elders. Kwale communities and local leaders voiced significant concerns regarding delays in the disbursement of their rightful share of royalties from mining activities,

2. Participants included representatives from the national government; State Department of Mining, the County Government of Kwale; Office of the Governor, mining-affected communities, Community Development Agreement Committee, @BaseTitanium @oxfaminKE @KWACODEP

1. Kwale County Stakeholder Consultative Meeting on Mining Royalties. The Kwale Mining Alliance, in partnership with the Kenya Human Rights Commission, convened a consultative meeting bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders. @thekhrc @intalert @KenyaMiningWeek

4. Resolving historical land injustices is a vital step toward achieving justice, fostering equity, and safeguarding community land rights as enshrined in the Constitution. @StandardKenya @KWACODEP @naturaljustice @KenyaMiningWeek

3. It also provides a platform for the organization to listen to the concerns regarding the claims. As Kwale Mining Alliance, we are advocating for our case concerning Denyenye, Kaya Tiwi, and the Diani Complex. @KLandalliance @BaseTitanium @oxfaminKE

2. The 2-day training session organized by Katiba Institute, is designed to empower communities with the necessary tools to effectively prepare for hearings on historical land injustices. @thekhrc @katibainstitute @intalert @TISAKenya @UNDPKenya @citizentvkenya

1. Addressing Historical Land Injustice: Kwale Mining Alliance was represented In Voi, Taita-Taveta County, engaging in discussions with representatives from other coastal communities who have submitted historical land injustice claims to the National Land Commission (NLC)

6. the national government, the media, and the Kwale Mining Alliance – committed to implementing the proposed strategies aimed at breaking the stalemate and securing the release of the royalties. @citizentvkenya @naturaljustice @NationAfrica @NAssemblyKE

5. Principal Administrative Secretary to the County Secretary, Mr. Hassan Mwadzugwe; Msambweni Subcounty Administrator, Ms. Mwanakombo Kilalo; the media; and members of the community. The meeting concluded with a set of resolutions, where each party – including the legislature,

4. Bongwe/Gombato MCA, Hon. Tumaini Mwachaunga; Pongwe/Kikoneni MCA, Hon. Omari Mwaduga; Kinondo MCA, Hon. Juma Maone; Chief Officer Finance, Mr. Alex Onduko, Kwale County Solicitor, Mr. Kisiwa Mohamed Koja; the Assistant County Commissioner for Msambweni;

3. The two-day high-level policy meeting which took place on 25th and 26th September 2024, brought together key stakeholders, including members of the County Assembly led by Speaker Hon. Kamanza Mwatela; Ramisi MCA and Majority Leader, Hon. Hanifa Mwajirani;

2. ...to develop strategies for resolving the prolonged delay in the disbursement of mining royalties held at the National Treasury since 2016. This delay has hindered the county government's ability to fund several projects earmarked for support through these funds.