Govt partnering with private sector to set up Sh5.8bn Kenya Gold Refinery

Govt partners with private sector to build Kenya’s first gold refinery

The Government through the National Mining Corporation is partnering with the private sector to set up the Kenya Gold Refinery, a first of its kind in the country, at a cost of Sh5.8 billion. The County Government of Kakamega has provided the land on which the factory is being built. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says […]

Kakamega Gold Refinery Nears Completion as DP Kindiki Pushes for August Deadline - Nairobi Wire

The government is nearing completion of a gold refining plant in Kakamega County, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirming that the project will be ready by August 2025. During a site inspection in Ikolomani—an area known for its rich gold deposits—Kindiki described the refinery as a game changer for Kenya’s mining sector. He emphasized its potential to transform the lives of thousands of artisanal miners who continue to operate under ri…

Govt partnering with private sector to set up Sh5.8bn Kenya Gold Refinery

KAKAMEGA, Kenya, May 22 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government through the National Mining Corporation is partnering with the private sector to set up a Sh5.8bn Kenya Gold Refinery. Speaking in Kakamega, the deputy president indicated that the project is a first of its kind in the Country. He pointed out that the National Government through the National Treasury is an equity partner in the factory. The County Government of Kakame…