ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
103. Consideration of applications
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
103. Consideration of applications
The Cabinet Secretary, on recommendation of the Mineral Rights Board, may grant a mining licence if satisfied that—(a)the area of land over which the mining licence is sought is reasonable having regard to the applicant's proposed programme of mining operations, but in any case not more than three hundred contiguous blocks;(b)the applicant has adequate financial resources, technical competence and mining industry experience to carry out the proposed programme of mining operations;(c)the applicant has obtained an approved environmental impact assessment licence, a social heritage assessment and environmental management plan in respect of the applicant's proposed mining operations;(d)the applicant's proposal with respect to the procurement of local goods and services is acceptable;(e)the applicant's proposal with respect to employment and training of Kenyan citizens is acceptable;(f)the project is feasible based on the feasibility study; and(g)the applicant's proposal with respect to engaging in community investments is socially responsible.