Due Diligence Before Buying a Mining Company in Kenya: Red Flags to Check

Construction and property development in Nairobi

Buying a mining company in Kenya means buying its licences, its land position, its community relationships and its liabilities , some of which will not appear in the accounts. Diligence is where a sensible price is set or a deal is declined. The price agreed is only as good as the position behind it. This … Read more

Who Owns the Minerals Under Your Land in Kenya?

Construction and property development in Nairobi

A landowner watches a prospecting crew arrive on the family farm and asks the natural question: are these my minerals? Kenyan law answers clearly , and the answer surprises both landowners and investors. Understanding the split between mineral rights and surface rights prevents conflict on both sides. Does owning land mean owning the minerals beneath … Read more

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

Construction and property development in Nairobi

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

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