The forthcoming third edition of the Kenya Mining Forum (KMF) will focus strongly on how the mining industry can contribute to the Kenyan Government’s ‘Big Four Agenda’ namely, manufacturing, universal healthcare, affordable housing, and food security.
The event will take place between 12th and 13th November, 2018 at the Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Nairobi, Kenya.
Contributing, the host and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Chamber of Mines, Moses Njiru Njeru said: “Kenya remains an exciting new mining destination on the continent. Her progressive mindset is ready to embrace technology and innovations to explore the entire mining value chain towards becoming a modern mining player.”
He added that an extensive airborne survey of Kenya is underway to identify all the mineral opportunities, as various industrial minerals are used as raw materials in manufacturing. Precious metals and gemstones are also used in manufacturing of jewellery for the local and export markets.”
“The Kenyan authority has also ensured that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part and parcel of the growth of the industry and has ensured that local residents benefit with a clear ‘Community Development Agreement’ (CDA),” Mr Njeru concluded.
The Forum will return with experts and excellence content in its strategic conference with an investment briefing, high-level opening session and two days of conference sessions focusing on topics including: “Unveiling mining opportunities within the ‘Big Four’ agenda”; Spotlight on the mining and quarrying opportunities in the different Kenyan cities; Artisanal and small scale mining; Community Development Agreements (CDAs); Experiences from within Kenya’s mining industry; Embracing new technology, digital and smart innovations for mining and exploration; Forging synergies with manufacturing and infrastructure; and Laws, policies and direction fitting for a modern mining sector among others.
Over 40 suppliers will be attending and showcasing latest local and international solutions and services for mining operations at the expo. Mining staff will also have the opportunity of improving their practical skills at the free technical workshops on the exhibition floor. There will be a new outdoors equipment display area where some of the larger technology can be test-driven.
Interestingly, there will be opportunity for business networking during the event for over 600 attendees from more than 40 mining companies from over 20 countries.
The Forum is hosted by the Kenya Chamber of Mines, the body that represents the interests of investors in the mineral development value chain, in collaboration with Spintelligent Limited, a company recognised internationally for organising world class mineral related events around the continent.
Some of the High-level government and industry stakeholders that have been confirmed to speak at the Forum include: Chairman, Kenya Chamber of Mines, Cedric Simonet; Chairman, Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK), Mairura Omwenga; Governor Turkana County and Chairman, Council of Governors, Kenya, His Excellency, Josphat Nanok and Managing Partner of Kieti Advocates LLP, Sammy Ndolo.
Others are the Director-General, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, African Development Bank, Kenya, Gabriel Negatu; Head of Enterprise Banking, Stanbic Bank (Kenya) Ltd, Geoffrey Alondo; Commercial Director, Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya, Bahati Morara and General Manager External Affairs and Development, Base Titanium, Kenya, Joe Schwarz, among others.
