In Migori County, hazardous and largely informal gold mining practices have led to adverse health and environmental effects. These impacts have been linked to cases of heavy metal poisoning with significant health burdens. Mining in the area has left behind dredged out and contaminated streams, disturbed vegetation and littered landscapes, open trenches and gaping pits filled with water. Plant growth on the waste land is inhibited, and this seems to be due to acid mine drainage (Ogola, Jason et al). Soil remediation and rehabilitation is needed, but capacity is limited. MICA is a project on reducing pollution hazards for vulnerable population and promoting sustainable land management in ASGM is quite timely. It forms part of the community’s response to address the mentioned challenges facing the sector.