Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held discussions with a delegation from the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and Access Bank aimed at strengthening financial support for Kenya’s mining and blue economy sectors.
The delegation, led by NBK Managing Director George Odhiambo, paid a courtesy call to the Ministry where the two sides explored strategic collaboration to unlock greater economic value from the country’s emerging resource-based industries.
According to Joho, the discussions focused on scaling up financing, expanding investment in value addition, and supporting sustainable growth within both the mining and blue economy value chains.
“We explored practical pathways to scale up financing, enhance investment in value addition and support sustainable growth across these critical industries,” Joho said.
“We explored practical pathways to scale up financing, enhance investment in value addition and support sustainable growth across these critical industries,” Joho said.
He noted that the partnership presents a significant opportunity to empower local enterprises, create jobs, and maximize the economic potential of Kenya’s natural resources while ensuring long-term resilience and inclusivity.
