The government has unveiled a roadmap to guide the sustainable use of land following the conclusion of titanium mining operations in Kwale County.
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho launched the Advisory Report on Post-Mining Land Use (PMLU) for the Base Titanium Limited Kwale Mineral Sands Project after a consultative meeting with county leaders.
The event was held at the Matuga Campus of the Kenya School of Government on Friday, January 10, 2026.
Base Titanium concluded its mining operations in Kwale County in June 2025, marking the end of a significant phase in Kenya’s mining sector.
The advisory report aims to support a post-mining transition that delivers long-term social, economic, and environmental benefits to local communities.
Describing the roadmap as a landmark achievement, Joho said it was developed through expert input and scientific analysis. He added that its recommendations provide a foundation for informed decision-making during the post-mining period.
“The recommendations contained in this report provide a solid basis for informed decision-making and coordinated action during the post-mining transition period,” Joho said.
“Its successful implementation will require strong intergovernmental cooperation, stakeholder alignment, and strict adherence to our legal and policy frameworks, including the Constitution of Kenya and the Mining Act, 2016.”
The Cabinet Secretary commended the PMLU Committee for its contribution to the report and acknowledged the role of Kwale County leadership and local communities in the consultations.
Kwale Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo said county staff actively participated in the discussions leading to the report and expressed optimism that it would encourage further dialogue.
“We will study this report, and I am confident that once it is widely read, it will spark further constructive discussions on the recommendations made,” Kombo said.
Joho called on all stakeholders, including national and county governments, community leaders, and the private sector, to collaborate in implementing the report’s recommendations for the benefit of residents.
In a related development, the Cabinet Secretary signed regulations that, once gazetted, will enable the faster disbursement of the 10 per cent share of mineral royalties allocated to local communities.
Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai said the national government had established the regulatory framework to release the funds and highlighted Kwale’s role in Kenya’s mining sector.
“We could not have chosen a better place to make this announcement than Kwale,” Kimtai said. “Kwale is our first experience with mining in Kenya.”
Copies of the advisory report were distributed to Kwale leaders, including Deputy Governor Kombo, Kwale Woman Representative Fatuma Masito, Senators Issa Juma Boy and Raphael Chimera, MPs Gonzi Rai (Kinango), Mangale Chiforomodo (Lunga Lunga), Kassim Tandaza (Matuga), Feisal Bader (Msambweni), Members of the County Assembly, and Base Titanium Limited General Manager Dr. Melba Wassuna.
The report is expected to guide future land use planning and investment as Kwale County transitions into a post-mining economy.
by Allan Kisia
