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Profile/History
Profile/History
The State Department for Mining was created under the re-organization of the Government of the Republic of Kenya vide Executive Order No. 1 of January 2023. Previously under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, it is currently under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs.
The State Department was established to provide leadership in the management of the extractives sector in the Country. The mandate includes development of mining and mining policies, Inventory and Mapping of mineral resources and building capacity for effective management of programmes and projects in the mining sector.
The mining sector contributes and has potential to greatly contribute to the economic development of the country. Mining in Kenya is mainly Artisanal and Small Scale (ASM) with a few Large-Scale Mining (LSM) operations. Empowerment of the mining industry players especially the artisanal miners is in line with the Kenya Kwanza 2022-2023 Bottom-UP Transformation Agenda (BETA) which seeks to create jobs, raise revenue, and transform the lives of those in the bottom of the economic pyramid while ensuring environmental.
Chairperson of the Board
In accordance with the Mwongozo Code of Governance, the Chairperson of the Board bears primary responsibility for the Board’s activities and its committees. These responsibilities include:
- approving the agenda for board meetings,
- chairing the meetings,
- ensuring that a record of proceeding of all Board activities is kept.
- acting as the spokesperson for the Board,
- ensuring the Board fulfills its duties and responsibilities,
- ensuring the Board develops and adheres to an annual work-plan,
- ensuring the Board constitutes committees,
- ensuring internal disputes and conflicts of interest are resolved,
- ensuring the Board maintains appropriate contact with the Ministry’s management
Secretary of the Board
The Secretary of the Board serves a dual role: first as a member of the Board and second as the principal assistant to the Board. According to Section 30 (2) (f), the Secretary of the Board is the Director of Mines, State Department for Mining
Board Committees
According to Section 31 (2) of the Mining Act 2016. the Board may for the purpose of facilitating the performance of its functions establish committees to advise the Mineral Rights Board.
To this effect, the Board has accordingly established the two committees:
- Mineral Rights Board Technical Committee, and
- Mineral Rights Board Audit Committee
- The Board may establish other committees from time to time as need arises.
- The Board shall appoint the Chairperson and members of the Committees, and shall approve the appropriate Terms of Reference.
- The Committees shall report to the Board on matters referred to them. The report shall include findings, matters identified for specific recommendation to the Board, action points and any other issues deemed appropriate.