March 25
Kenya: Artisanal Mining Sites in Migori Ordered to Close
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 25 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of all artisanal mining sites in Migori following the death of four people in the last… Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Crack Down On Illegal Mining
The government has flagged off 10 vehicles that will speed up the spotting of illegal mining operations across the county. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Tullow Singles Out Kenya Oil Project As One of Its Key Growth Area
Tullow Oil plc, the independent energy Company building a better future through responsible oil and gas development in Africa, has announced its Full-Year Results for the year… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: State Enters a Deal With UK's Firm to Revive Fluorspar Mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kenya has signed a contract with the United Kingdom's Soy-Fujax Mining Company for the revival of fluorspar mining in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: Miners Eye 10 Percent Contribution to Kenya's GDP
The Kenya Chamber of Mines is eyeing a 10 percent GDP contribution to Kenya's economy by 2030 through mining. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Kenya: Comprehensive Natural Resources Atlas Launched for Informed Decision-Making and Conservation
Kenya has unveiled an extensive atlas consolidating data and information about its critical natural resources. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Indonesia Ink 4 MOUs to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties
Kenya and Indonesia have signed 4 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to boost collaboration in food security, mining, renewable energy and health. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Suspends All Mining Operations in Migori County
The government has suspended all mining operations in Migori County, issuing notices to both machine and artisanal miners to acquire legal licenses. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Immediate Closure of High-Risk Mines to Protect Miners
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the immediate nationwide crackdown on all mines and closure of those that pose a risk to the lives of miners. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: Taita Residents Eye Fortune From Quartz Mining After Years of Crop Failure
It is viewed as a poster child of drought-ravaged villages in Taita-Taveta County. With persistent rainfall failure over the years, farms across the region have become neglected… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: KHRC Demands Status Update From DCI, DPP on Nandi Goldmine Blast That Killed 3
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has asked for a status update on an investigation into a deadly blast at a mine in Nandi that claimed three lives on January 23. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Kenya: Miner Dies After Being Buried in Nyeri Wall Collapse
A miner died while another escaped when a wall collapsed at Thunguma quarry, Nyeri. Read more »
June 26, 2022
Kenya: Body of 25-Year-Old Abimbo Miner Retrieved After 7-Month Effort By Coworkers
The body of Tom Okwach, 25, who was buried alive at the Abimbo goldmine in Bondo seven months ago, has been retrieved. Read more »
May 21, 2022
Kenya: Govt Orders Closure of Isiolo Gold Mine Over Environmental Concerns
The Government has shut down gold mining at Kom area in Isiolo county to pave way for an environmental audit. Read more »