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Implement mining plan properly to boost FDIs, exports and jobs
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya (centre) with Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire (right) at the county headquarters on January 24, 2024, where he announced that Kenya has adequate deposits of coltan found in six counties. PHOTO | GEORGE MUNENE | NMG
In the last two weeks, the Mining Department has made itself visible. A comprehensive mining status report has been publicised in the media, the presence of coltan mineral deposits in Embu County was officially announced, and a gold processing plant was promised in Kakamega.
Kenya has essentially lost about 10 years in implementing a mining strategy despite having developed a first-class mining legal, regulatory and institutional framework.
