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

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

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

The move aims to gather data on their population, equipment usage, registration status, and adherence to statutory regulations and guidelines.

This follows an MoU signed in August last year during the state visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Nairobi.

In a planned move to secure Kenya's interest in the mining industry, the agreement requires the government to own a 15 per cent stake in the operation...

A team of geologists from the State Department for Mining has commenced a 21-day exploration and geological mapping project in Turkana County.