Cyrus Njonde

On 5th December, 2025, Eng. Shammah Kiteme, Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President, attended the End-of-Year Dinner hosted by the Mining Engineers Society of Kenya (MESK) at Utalii Hotel. The dinner was attended by distinguished guests including MESK Chairperson Mr. Joseph Komu, Chief Guest Mr. Thomas Mutwiwa (Secretary of Mines, State Department of Mines on behalf of the Principal Secretary), representatives from the National Mining Corporation (NAMICO), Dr. Patrick Kanyoro (Chairman and Head of the Private Mining Industry) and Mr. Kuria Ng’ang’a (Geology Society of Kenya). Also present were industry stakeholders and partners such as mining companies, service providers, academia, professional bodies, graduates and students from the wider extractives sector. The evening underscored the vital role of mining engineers in driving sustainable development, innovation, and responsible resource management across the country. Conversations highlighted the importance of continued collaboration, professional excellence, and ethical leadership to ensure a transparent, competitive and future-ready mining industry. Kenya is rich in mineral resources. IEK advocates for extraction of the identified minerals. These should be processed locally and not sold in the international markets raw. This has a potential to create job opportunities and finance the ambitious development program spelt out by H.E. President William Ruto during the State of Union Address without the country incurring additional debt. Explorations should continue and the country should stop letting foreign firms extract the minerals and pay royalties only.

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