AFRICA value have also been developed in the sector of ICT and Technology .
However , the ever-increasing population , joined with the changing climatic conditions , threaten the country ’ s economic survival on agricultural economy . Again , the global insecurity challenge affects the tourism sector .
This necessitates a shift from agriculture based economy to other sectors of economic importance ; a mineral-based economy . The country is now shifting to development of its mineral wealth for economic support . The Kenyan geology is very lucrative and is encouraging investors to invest in mineral exploration .
This is why , in the year 2016 , Kenya put in place a Mining Act through a very consultative process . Through the Ministry of Mining and in co-operation with Kenya Chamber of Mines and other stakeholders , several mining regulations have also been developed and published . The second Kenya Mining Forum , planned for November 2017 , is meant to market Kenya ’ s mineral sector to investors and other stakeholders so that the sector could increase its contribution to the economy of this beloved country .
What is your relationship with the Ministry of Mining ? I have worked for the Ministry of Mining since August 1998 when I joined the public sector from the private sector , as an Assistant Inspector of Mines . I worked up the ladder to an
“ The country is now shifting to development of its mineral wealth for economic support . The Kenyan geology is very lucrative and is encouraging investors to invest in mineral exploration ”
MOSES NJIRU NJERU , CEO
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