Kenya and Indonesia Partner to Boost Mining Sector

In a move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs, Salim Mvurya, officially opened the Kenya-Indonesia Joint Technical Committee Forum. 

The Forum, which brings together technical teams, private sector players, and mineral experts from both countries, focuses on enhancing technical capacity in geological surveys, resource mapping, mineral laboratory upgrades, strengthening regulatory and mining policy frameworks, skills transfers, and geo-scientific data processing and management.

Expressing confidence in the Forum's ability to generate a definite roadmap for accelerating the growth and productivity of Kenya's mining sector, Salim Mvurya assured the Indonesian delegation of his full support. He emphasized that the Kenyan government has created a conducive environment for investors to establish lucrative mining investments.

Indonesia's support to the Kenya Mining Sector

The Indonesian delegation, led by Rita Susilawati, the Secretary of the Directorate of Minerals and Coal, will offer critical assistance in establishing a world-class accredited mineral testing and certification laboratory. This aims to meet the increasing demand for mineral testing services from mining investors in Kenya and beyond.

The three-day Forum is expected to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in various areas, including geological surveys, resource mapping, mineral laboratory upgrades, regulatory and policy frameworks, skills development, and geo-scientific data processing and management.