What strategy does Kenya need to implement to become an oil producer and exporter?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | John Munyes, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
Articles & Analysis | New mining law in Kenya provides clarity to investors and aligns the country with international standards from The Report: Kenya 2018
Kenya’s first mining laws were promulgated in 1940. The Unwrought Mineral Act and the Diamond Industry Protection Act served as the legislative backbone of the industry for more than 70 years, during which the sector seldom accounted for more than 1% of the nation’s GDP. The slow growth of Kenya’s mining industry was in contrast to its East...
Articles & Analysis | Increased capital investment adds to Kenya's energy offerings from The Report: Kenya 2018
A stable and expanding energy supply is central to Kenya’s ambition to establish itself as an industrialised middle-income country, as set out in its Vision 2030 development strategy. The nation is fortunate in its energy mix: hydro, geothermal, solar and wind energy already play a significant role in power generation, and – particularly in...
Articles & Analysis | The development of geothermal assets is up for debate in Kenya from The Report: Kenya 2018
A new Energy Bill – which completed its public consultation phase in February 2018 – may result in a significant shake-up of Kenya’s geothermal segment. Significantly, the draft legislation lays out a royalties schedule. The raft of laws has been passed by the National Assembly but was still awaiting Senate approval as of September 2018. The...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Johnson Ole Nchoe, Managing Director and CEO, Geothermal Development Company : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
In what ways can other countries benefit from Kenya’s experience in developing clean energy?
Egypt has taken a major step towards reasserting itself as a regional energy hub, halting the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) following a recent surge in domestic gas production.