Munyes launches Huduma Namba registration exercise in Lodwar

Huduma Namba is meant to ensure that Kenyans match international standards, by not walking around with multiple identification documents to access government  services. The  Petroleum and Mining Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Munyes speaking when he launched the exercise in Lodwar on Tuesday, said the presence of local herders in the neighbouring Uganda and long distances […]

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10,000 Kenyans to secure jobs in oil sector in second phase

Kenyan  will secure 10,000 jobs in the second phase of oil production that will commence soon, Cabinet Secretary for  Petroleum  and  Mining (CS), John  Munyes has said. Speaking  in Lodwar  on Tuesday, Munyes said Kenyans will also reap from many business opportunities that will be created  by  the  oil  industry. “We  will have a lot […]

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Stop interfering with our activities, gold miners urge politicians in Migori

Gold mining in Migori is in the grip of a political quagmire. Its most recent political trudge was last week when gold miners held a consultative talk with the government and bitterly warned area politicians with vested interests in the mining sector to keep off their affairs. During the talks graced by the Mining and […]

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Ngilu, Wamalwa pledge development cooperation

Kitui Governor, Charity Ngilu has pledged to work closely with President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration for the benefit of Kitui residents, who overwhelmingly elected her as their governor. Ngilu said in the spirit of the national reconciliation, whose pace was set by the handshake, between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, she will “bring […]

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CS vows to bring order to mining sector

The  Petroleum and Mining Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Munyes says the government is committed to streamlining the mining sector to unlock its full potential. Munyes  who  was speaking while touring mining sites  on Tuesday in the Kwale County said streamlining the sector was crucial to ensure that it contributes significant revenue to the country’s exchequer. […]

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