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Topic: Mining

Artificial Intelligence to transform safety in Kenya's mining sector

By James Wanzala   2026-02-08 18:56:44

Artificial intelligence can be used to engineer intelligent systems that predict and control hazards before disaster strikes, rather than reacting after lives are lost.

Gemstone dealers under fire as state moves to enforce mining royalties

By Renson Mnyamwezi   2026-02-04 14:47:12

The government has launched a major crackdown on gemstone dealers, frustrating the formation of Community Development Agreement Committees in their areas of operation.

Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentives

By James Wanzala   2026-02-02 11:37:37

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho told American investors that Kenya is endowed with various minerals and has put up a relevant regulatory framework to spur investment.

Deadly landslide strikes M23 held mining site in DRC

By AFP   2026-01-31 08:31:34

"Some bodies have been found," he said, without giving an exact number but suggesting it could be significant.

Steel tycoon Narendra Raval to meet ranchers over mining wrangles

By Renson Mnyamwezi   2026-01-29 12:08:17

The new ranch officials confirmed that Devki Group chairman Narendra Raval will appear before the shareholders to seek approval of his mining consent proposal.

Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast

By Benard Sanga   2026-01-19 10:51:35

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.