August 20
Kenya: African Billionaire Prateek Suri Bets Big On Mining and Infrastructure
Prateek Suri, the enigmatic African billionaire best known for his success in the consumer electronics industry, is charting new territory. With a deep understanding of Africa's… Read more »
August 13
Kenya: KWS Refutes Claims of Mining Activities At Tsavo National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied allegations of mining activities taking place in Tsavo East National Park. Read more »
August 04
Kenya: Only a Fool Doesn't Change His Mind - Joho On Working With Ruto
The nominee for the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy, Hassan Joho, has expressed his readiness and willingness to work with President William Ruto, despite having been a vocal… Read more »
Kenya: Joho Says He Is Worth Sh2.3bn
Mining and Blue Economy nominee Hassan Joho has disclosed that his net worth is approximately Sh2.3 billion. Read more »
July 10
Kenya: 5 People Confirmed Dead in Migori Gold Mine Shaft Collapse
Five people have been confirmed dead in a gold mine in Rongo, Migori County. Read more »
July 09
Kenya: Mining Stakeholders Urge President Ruto to Suspend Last Year's Gazette Notice On 14 Strategic Minerals
Stakeholders in the Mining Industry are now appealing to President William Ruto to suspend last year's Gazette Notice on 14 strategic minerals. Read more »
June 10
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification of mining cooperatives in Migori County. Read more »
June 04
Zambia: Zambia Inks Smart City Deal With Mwale As Bezos-Backed Firm Eyes Copper Mining
Zambia's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC_ has signed a deal with Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale to support the development of smart cities, mining, infrastructure, and… Read more »
April 26
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences. Read more »
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 »