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Licensing stand-off hits mining growth in Kenya

Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu. Kenya estimates that the mining sector has potential to contribute about 10 per cent to national revenues annually but currently only contributes a paltry one per cent. PHOTO FILE | NATION

By  NJIRAINI MUCHIRA

A new controversy over licensing has hit Kenya’s mining sector, threatening efforts to transform the industry into a major economic contributor.

Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu is yet to inaugurate the board mandated to offer advice regarding issuance of licences and permits.

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