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3 Dec 2016

Kenya: Institute for Human Rights & Business report says communities hosting extractive operations not adequately consulted

The Institute for Human Rights and Business has released a report on the state of human rights in Kenya's extractive sector. The report  identifies inadequate consultation of communities hosting extractive operations and loss of livelihoods as the key human rights concerns. It calls on companies to ensure they meet the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in their operations, including carrying out meaningful due diligence.