State Department For Mining is responsible for providing leadership in the management of the mining sector for sustainable development in Kenya.

Works Building, Ngong Road.
Joined October 2017
I had the pleasure of hosting the Acting Australian High Commissioner to Kenya, Mr. Andrew Barnes, who paid me a courtesy call at my office.
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Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai today hosted UNDP Senior Policy Advisor Mr. Tim Scott and UNDP Kenya Team Lead Ms. Evelyn Koech who paid him a courtesy call at his office accompanied by members of the Environmental Governance Programme (EGP) Project Technical Committee.
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Invitation to submit comments on draft explosive bill, mining policies and regulations. Submission of comments Friday, July 10 · 10:00am – 2:00pm Time zone: Africa/Nairobi Google Meet joining info Video call link: meet.google.com/xof-rxga-xsv
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Invitation to submit comments on draft explosive bill, mining policies and regulations. Submission of comments Thursday, July 9 · 10:00am – 2:00pm Time zone: Africa/Nairobi Google Meet joining info Video call link: meet.google.com/ysh-madx-dbt
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PUBLIC NOTICE ! Change of Venue for Public Participation Hearing.
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Mining PS Harry Kimtai met a delegation from the Sakuye community of Marsabit to discuss mining and the sustainable development of the area's mineral resources.
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As the 2026 Environment and Land Court (ELC) Annual Judges Conference drew to a close in Diani today, Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai was satisfied that the objective of the conference was more than realized.
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The ongoing 3-day Environment and Land Court Annual Judges Conference in Diani, Kwale County, provided a timely and strategic platform for Mining PS Harry Kimtai to deliver an insightful presentation on Kenya's rich mining landscape and vast mineral endowment.
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PS Harry Kimtai addresses opening session of the 3-day Environment and Land Court (ELC) Annual Judges Conference in Diani, which commenced today. The State Department for Mining views ELC as a genuine partner in governance of Kenya's mining resources.
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Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai hosted a successful high-level side event under the the them 'Navigating the Future of the Deep Sea' during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. #OOC11
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Documents can be accessed on the State Department for Mining's website mining.go.ke by accessing media centre, clicking resources and scrolling down to public notices.
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At the 11th Our Ocean Conference Youth Summit Dinner, Kenya leaders led by CS Ali Hassan Joho, alongside PS Harry Kimtai, Betsy Njagi & Aden Millar, affirmed youth as key drivers of ocean governance and the 30x30 target for a sustainable blue economy.
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You no longer have to stay icy. It’s time to melt, move, and flow again — with grace, and in power. facebook.com/share/p/1BDupe3…
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Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai today held talks with H.E. Zhang Zhizhong, the Deputy Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, who paid him a courtesy call at the office in Nairobi.
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The Principal Secretary notes that the collaboration aligns with BETA and China’s Belt and Road Initiative, both of which emphasize shifting from raw mineral exports to local manufacturing hence strengthening economic sovereignty and shared prosperity.
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China and Kenya share a longstanding comprehensive strategic partnership with mining identified as a priority area for value addition and local processing of minerals.
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Their discussions focused on deepening cooperation in the mining sector with an emphasis on boosting investment, fostering innovation in local manufacturing and advancing sustainable mining practices. processing of minerals.
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Mining Principal Secretary Mr. Harry Kimtai held talks with Mr. Christopher Kirigua, the Deputy Head of Mission in Washington, DC, centered on unlocking investment opportunities within the mining sector.
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Earlier, Mr. Kimtai met Mr. David Zambiye, a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, and discussed ways of ensuring Africa’s natural resources truly benefits the continent as a whole.
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