Smuggling syndicate that operates along Kenya-Tanzania border threatens business in Kwale County

Smuggling syndicate that operates along Kenya-Tanzania border threatens business in Kwale County

Area County Commissioner Stephen Orinde warned to those smuggling sugar through the porous border points with neighbouring Tanzania.

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‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya

‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya

The mine was closed down by authorities following concerns about the safety of artisanal miners after walls of one of the mines caved in. On Thursday, a joint delegation met with the Deputy Governor John Erus to discuss lessons learned, safety guidelines, progress, best practices and planned activities ahead of the assessment.

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Despite high potential for gold mining Kenya still allocates the sector paltry budget

Despite high potential for gold mining Kenya still allocates the sector paltry budget

Despite promising gold deposit discoveries that include coltan – used in the manufacture of smartphones and electrical vehicle batteries – in Tana River, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and Embu – the mining sector is routinely allocated a pittance in the national government budget.

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Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

The summit also discussed issues of mineral exploration, workable solutions in the mining sector and clearing the backlog on permits and licenses that need approvals. Other issues discussed included addressing court cases hindering the department of mining from issuing approvals and licenses, as well as addressing the decriminalisation of small-scale and artisan miners

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Western Kenya’s profile as the country’s mythical El Dorado rose higher as Busia braces for commercial gold mining

Western Kenya’s profile as the country’s mythical El Dorado rose higher as Busia braces for commercial gold mining

On June 31, Principal Secretary in State Department of Mining Harry Kimtai announced that Kenya is ready to kick off commercial gold mining in Alupe, Busia County, to expand revenue streams of the national and county governments.

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