- Chuanshan International gets government go-ahead to start mining in Baringo by July.
- CS Hassan Joho says the firm met all legal and environmental requirements.
- Over 250 locals are expected to get jobs once operations kick off.
- Mining leaders and local officials welcomed the project during the launch.
- The company also promised to support community development alongside their work.
Tiaty Baringo is set to see major economic activity after a Chinese company, Chuanshan International, was granted permission to begin mining diatomite starting in July. The announcement came over the weekend during a visit by the Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho.
Joho, who led the official launch, said the decision aligns with government plans to tap into the region’s untapped resources. He introduced the company to area leaders and residents, promising that local communities would benefit directly from the project.
“As the government, we support serious investors who value our people and respect the land they work on,” Joho said. “We’ve launched the first mining company in Tiaty to begin responsible extraction of diatomite.”
Job Creation and Development Promises
The firm’s license follows approval from environmental and mining authorities. Chuanshan International is expected to create at least 250 skilled job opportunities for the local population and increase Kenya’s foreign exchange through the export of diatomite.
The region is also known to hold other valuable minerals like rubies and fluorspar. CS Joho noted that with proper management, these resources could lift many families out of poverty and contribute greatly to Kenya’s economy.
Officials from the company promised to give back to the community through local development programs. The launch event was also attended by Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, Tiaty MP William Kamket, and Baringo Woman Rep Flowrence Jematiah, all of whom expressed hope for new opportunities and growth in the area.
