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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...

Turkana County suspends gold mining site near school after public outcry
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.

Abandoned quarries pose significant threats in Lamu's remote island of Manda-Maweni
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

NEMA has now raised concern over the large number of abandoned quarries in the expansive village.

Mining engineers decry delays in obtaining state approvals, warn of job losses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2024

The players have called on the government to expedite the licensing process for mining activities, warning that the industry is in jeopardy.

CS Joho proposes mineral exploitation as solution to Kenya's rising debt
John Mbati  |  Aug 17, 2024

Joho suggested that, with the country's ample mineral resources, responsible exploitation could help address the Ksh10.5 trillion debt challenge, whic...

Kenya ranked sixth most preferred destination by mining investors in Africa
Mishi Gongo  |  May 19, 2024

Fraser Institute's global annual survey of mining companies for 2023 also placed Kenya at position 46 on the global stage.

Kenya loses billions due to illegal mining as State steps up sector reforms
Mishi Gongo  |  May 17, 2024

Their operations will remain closed until all legal requirements are fulfilled and royalties owed to the government are duly paid.

State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.

How state plans to distribute Sh2.9bn mineral royalties
Mishi Gongo  |  May 09, 2024

CS Mvurya said the government came up with a well-formulated Royalty Fund Sharing Bill to allow the National Treasury to disburse the money smoothly.

Kenya, UAE ink Sh67 billion mining, technology deals
Amina Wako  |  Apr 25, 2024

The signing of the investment memorandum and agreement follows last month's bilateral investment cooperation announcement aimed at fortifying the digi...

Mvurya reports key mining sector growth, says 1,200 investment bids received
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2024

Mvurya said plans to revitalise the once-neglected sector had proven fruitful, benefiting small-scale artisanal miners who previously received little...

Concern over rising human smuggling cases in Marsabit
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 27, 2024

Many of them access the country via the porous Kenya-Ethiopia border disguised as visitors without required travel documents.

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