Mining firm opposes new surrender of property rule

Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu speaks at a past press briefing in Nairobi. file photo | nmg

A mining company has strongly opposed a new law that requires firms to surrender their assets to the Kenyan government upon the expiry of their operating licences.

The law, which was enacted last year but became effective May 9 through a backdated gazette notice, transfers ownership of all movable and immovable property previously held by a mining company — including roads, power installations, schools, and machinery — to the government.

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