State to lift mining permits freeze as survey ends June

A piece of rock with gold at Macalder in Migori County. PHOTO | FILE

The conclusion of a survey to map Kenya's mineral deposits in June will pave way for the lifting of a moratorium on exploration licences, the Mineral Rights Board now says.

Kenya is seeking to determine the quantity of its underground minerals. The Mining ministry earlier said it plans to spend Sh3 billion on the first phase covering among others Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega and Busia counties.

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