Stakeholders urge govt to enforce local participation rules in mining sector
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Industry stakeholders have called on the government to strengthen monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of mineral resource and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Industry stakeholders in Kenya are urging the government to enhance the monitoring and enforcement of regulations concerning local participation in the mining sector due to widespread non-compliance by mining companies. This move aims to ensure more opportunities for Kenyan professionals, including engineers, to gain skills and meaningful engagement.
- The Mining Engineers Society of Kenya (MESK), represented by Chairman Joseph Komu, highlighted that many mining operations lack qualified Kenyan technical professionals despite legal requirements.
- The Secretary Mining at the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Thomas Mutwiwa, reiterated the government’s commitment to increasing mining’s contribution to GDP from 1% to 10%.
- Kenya is currently ranked sixth in Africa among the most attractive mining investment destinations, with its mining and quarrying sector expanding by 15.3% in Q2 2025.
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