The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs held its first extensive consultative meeting of 2025 on Friday at the Voi Gemstone Centre with miners and industry stakeholders, dealers, and traders dealing with gemstones from Taita Taveta County.
The meeting aimed to address longstanding challenges in the mining sector and enhance the county's contribution to the economy.
Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Mining, Elijah Mwangi, emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring that Taita Taveta's vast mineral resources, particularly gemstones, benefit residents, dealers, and the country at large.
He stated that the meeting was part of ongoing efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the mining industry in the region. "The government has consistently worked toward the optimal exploitation of minerals to ensure that they benefit the local community," said the PS.
