Bibatama mining site,DRC mining Stories
Justin Ndayishimiye, a local Member of Parliament and former coordinator of artisanal mining in Rubaya, attributed the tragedy to the unregulated and...
MPs questioned why the process appeared to have stalled, who was truly in charge, and whether due process was being followed. CS Joho insisted the fin...
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at his office in Kapenguria, Khalif said eight people have died in the past three months due to gold mi...
The MPs accused the Ministry of ignoring the law and failing to protect the environment and local communities.
The aerial geophysical survey, conducted between 2019 and 2022, was designed to establish which minerals are available in Kenya, their commercial valu...
The workers claim that Kibali Mining is exploiting labour grievances to destabilise Chinese business operations, which dominate the local mining indus...
The groups are drawn to the sector due to perceived weak enforcement, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory loopholes along trade routes—all of w...
The mineral deal was one of several agreements signed during Kagame's state visit, aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in sect...
Joho stressed that arresting fishermen should not be the routine way to enforce the law.
The Finance Ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday that companies attending a two-day investment conference in Addis Ababa had signed agreements...
Three people, a man aged 39, his 34-year-old wife, and another woman aged 38, lost their lives while mining fine ballast when the quarry collapsed on...
Mutuma holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management. He is curr...
The Auditor-General's latest report for the 2023-2024 financial year points to irregularities in procurement, unsupported payments, use of invalid Loc...
If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...
Before the inspection, officials were confused because different units had conflicting instructions regarding the number of containers to be examined.
The raid, which took place across a residential estate and industrial area, led to the arrest of three foreign nationals and a Kenyan citizen.
The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...
Joho termed illegal mining as a serious crime, equating it to robbery with violence, and emphasised the importance of protecting mineral resources for...
The lifting of the freeze has allowed new investors to enter the market and existing ones to resume their operations, providing a much-needed boost to...
Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained the 17 who appeared to be in charge.
Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge, along with some people from Congo and Burundi.
The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.
The CS stressed that fireworks displays will only be permitted at designated venues that have been approved by the State Department for Mining.
The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths.
The government might have to cut back on interest payments and funding for the transition, he added, unless a budget is passed in December.
The miners are in a standoff with police, who have blocked their supplies of food and water to force them out and arrest them for illegally entering t...
Joho pointed out that the lack of enforcement is costing the government billions of shillings in lost taxes.
Only qualified and sober individuals will be permitted to operate aerial shells and other fireworks during these events.
The CS warned those involved in the mining to stop their operations before they are caught and face the law.
In his presentation, the CS outlined several government strategies designed to ensure that the mining industry remains advantageous to the local popul...
