Kenya is seeking to strengthen its position as a regional hub for both mining investment and digital trade following high-level engagements involving government officials and international partners.
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho said the recently concluded Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo (MICE) 2026 had generated strong investor interest and reinforced Kenya’s ambition to unlock the full potential of its mining sector.
Speaking after the two-day conference in Nairobi, Joho said discussions focused on sustainable mining, mineral beneficiation, value addition and attracting strategic investment into the country.
According to the CS, the conference also enhanced regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among African countries seeking to expand their mining industries.
“The interactions we have had mark a significant step in our collective journey to position Kenya’s mining sector as a reliable and dynamic economic frontier,” Joho said.
He added that the growing momentum around the sector signals a need for East and Central African countries to work together more closely in advancing mining development and responsible resource management.
Joho further praised President William Ruto for supporting reforms and investment initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector into a major economic driver.
The conference brought together regional leaders and ministers including Nigeria’s Mining Minister Dele Alake, Tanzania’s Mining Minister Anthony Mavunde and Somalia’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Dahir Shire Mohamed.
Meanwhile, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced that Kenya has been selected among only three African countries to participate in the Tony Blair Institute’s ADAPT programme aimed at advancing digital trade readiness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kinyanjui said the programme presents Kenya with an opportunity to strengthen digital payments, interoperability, e-commerce and small business participation in regional and global markets.
The CS spoke after meeting officials from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change led by Country Director Magdalene Kariuki.
Kenya is seeking to strengthen its position as a regional hub for both mining investment and digital trade following high-level engagements involving government officials and international partners.
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho said the recently concluded Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo (MICE) 2026 had generated strong investor interest and reinforced Kenya’s ambition to unlock the full potential of its mining sector.
Speaking after the two-day conference in Nairobi, Joho said discussions focused on sustainable mining, mineral beneficiation, value addition and attracting strategic investment into the country.
According to the CS, the conference also enhanced regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among African countries seeking to expand their mining industries.
“The interactions we have had mark a significant step in our collective journey to position Kenya’s mining sector as a reliable and dynamic economic frontier,” Joho said.
He added that the growing momentum around the sector signals a need for East and Central African countries to work together more closely in advancing mining development and responsible resource management.
Joho further praised President William Ruto for supporting reforms and investment initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector into a major economic driver.
The conference brought together regional leaders and ministers including Nigeria’s Mining Minister Dele Alake, Tanzania’s Mining Minister Anthony Mavunde and Somalia’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Dahir Shire Mohamed.
Meanwhile, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced that Kenya has been selected among only three African countries to participate in the Tony Blair Institute’s ADAPT programme aimed at advancing digital trade readiness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kinyanjui said the programme presents Kenya with an opportunity to strengthen digital payments, interoperability, e-commerce and small business participation in regional and global markets.
The CS spoke after meeting officials from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change led by Country Director Magdalene Kariuki.