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How to Get a Mining Licence in Kenya: The Application Journey

September 9, 2026May 17, 2022 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

Construction and property development in Nairobi

Applicants often ask how to get a mining licence in Kenya and what actually happens between submitting papers and holding a granted right. The journey runs through the Mining Cadastre Registry and the Mineral Rights Board under the Mining Act 2016. The steps below apply to the main mineral rights, though the detail varies with … Read more

Mining Law in Kenya: An Overview of the Mining Act 2016

September 9, 2026January 18, 2022 by Charles Muriu Mathenge

Kenya’s geology rewards attention. Gold in the west, gemstones in Taita Taveta, titanium along the coast and limestone across the Rift Valley have all drawn serious investor interest. Whatever the commodity, one statute sets the rules of engagement: the Mining Act 2016. This overview explains the framework that governs mining law in Kenya today. What … Read more