Bibatama mining site,DRC mining Stories

17 bodies recovered after landslide at mining site in North Kivu, DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Justin Ndayishimiye, a local Member of Parliament and former coordinator of artisanal mining in Rubaya, attributed the tragedy to the unregulated and...

CS Hassan Joho blames conflicting advisories for delay in appointing fisheries boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

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...

Government orders closure of illegal gold mines in West Pokot after deadly accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

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...

Turkana, West Pokot mining disputes expose licensing gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The MPs accused the Ministry of ignoring the law and failing to protect the environment and local communities.

Senators demand answers over Sh7 billion mineral survey as report remains unpublished
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The aerial geophysical survey, conducted between 2019 and 2022, was designed to establish which minerals are available in Kenya, their commercial valu...

Ituri workers accuse Kibali Mining of destabilising Chinese firms, calling for government action
Amina Wako  |  Jun 08, 2025

The workers claim that Kibali Mining is exploiting labour grievances to destabilise Chinese business operations, which dominate the local mining indus...

UN warns organised crime in Africa’s illicit gold trade threatens global security
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 07, 2025

The groups are drawn to the sector due to perceived weak enforcement, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory loopholes along trade routes—all of w...

Rwanda to export beryllium to Kazakhstan under new bilateral agreement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 29, 2025

The mineral deal was one of several agreements signed during Kagame's state visit, aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in sect...

Mining CS Hassan Joho urges police to stop arbitrary arrests of fishermen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Joho stressed that arresting fishermen should not be the routine way to enforce the law.

Ethiopia agrees minerals, energy deals worth Sh219.3 billion, chiefly with Chinese firms
Reuters  |  May 14, 2025

The Finance Ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday that companies attending a two-day investment conference in Addis Ababa had signed agreements...

State bans quarrying activities in Malindi village after death of three people
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 11, 2025

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...

Newly established National Government Administration Police Unit begins operations under command of Charles Mutuma
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

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...

Audit exposes Sh759 million spending gaps in Mining Ministry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Auditor-General's latest report for the 2023-2024 financial year points to irregularities in procurement, unsupported payments, use of invalid Loc...

New Bill seeks to regulate gold mining, protect small-scale miners
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 20, 2025

If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...

Police launch investigation into suspected copper smuggling at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Before the inspection, officials were confused because different units had conflicting instructions regarding the number of containers to be examined.

200 million in illegal minerals seized in Nairobi, Athi River raids
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

The raid, which took place across a residential estate and industrial area, led to the arrest of three foreign nationals and a Kenyan citizen.

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

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...

New investigative branch of mining police unit launched to curb illegal exploration of minerals in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Joho termed illegal mining as a serious crime, equating it to robbery with violence, and emphasised the importance of protecting mineral resources for...

Banks boost mining sector lending after licence freeze lifted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

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...

Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining
Reuters  |  Dec 25, 2024

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained the 17 who appeared to be in charge.

17 Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in DR Congo arrested
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

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.

Turkana residents give green light for gold mining in Nameyana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.

Joho issues fireworks safety guidelines for New Year celebrations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The CS stressed that fireworks displays will only be permitted at designated venues that have been approved by the State Department for Mining.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Ghana risks government shutdown if no budget passed before election
Reuters  |  Dec 02, 2024

The government might have to cut back on interest payments and funding for the transition, he added, unless a budget is passed in December.

Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared trapped
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

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...

CS Joho calls for formation of special police unit to curb illegal mining
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

Joho pointed out that the lack of enforcement is costing the government billions of shillings in lost taxes.

Joho lists strict conditions for using fireworks during Diwali celebration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Only qualified and sober individuals will be permitted to operate aerial shells and other fireworks during these events.

95% of mining in Kenya is illegal - CS Joho says, vows to launch crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

The CS warned those involved in the mining to stop their operations before they are caught and face the law.

CS Joho urges MPs to collaborate on boosting Kenya’s mining sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

In his presentation, the CS outlined several government strategies designed to ensure that the mining industry remains advantageous to the local popul...

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