President William Ruto renewed calls for UN and global financial reforms and pledged to end foreign exploitation of Kenya’s mineral resources ahead of the G7 summit in France.
Kakamega County Assembly has cleared the way for the proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency, paving the path for large-scale extraction by Shanta Gold Kenya.
Governor Fernandes Barasa has called for mining sector reforms, urging Shanta Gold to adopt modern technology, protect local communities and ensure fair benefits for artisanal miners.
Legal battles, licence delays and community disputes are exposing deep governance and transparency problems in Kenya’s mining sector.
Kenya’s mining sector is facing growing turmoil as licensing delays, legal threats, community disputes and allegations of corruption pile pressure on Mining CS Hassan Joho’s ministry.
Africa launches SIGN, a program led by ex-presidents to train negotiators for better mining, debt, trade, climate and health deals.