Kereu Micah Obondi

Physical Effects of Artisanal Gold Mining on Water, Soil, and Environmental Quality in Migori County, Kenya

Kereu Micah Obondi, Ezekiel Ndunda & Esther Kitur · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is a major source of employment and income and supports livelihoods in Migori County, Kenya. However, its rapid expansion has raised concerns regarding environmental sustainability because of increasing pressure on water resources, soi...