Gold production in Kenya dropped by 8.2 per cent to 329.1 kilograms in 2025, marking a continued downward trend in the country’s mining output over recent years.
Official statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveal a steady decline in yield following a peak period earlier in the decade.
The national gold output has fluctuated significantly over the six-year period starting in 2020. In 2020, Kenya produced 149.9 kilograms of gold, a figure that nearly doubled to 291.5 kilograms in 2021.
The sector recorded its highest volume in 2022, reaching 563.6 kilograms. However, production momentum slowed in subsequent years, dropping to 410 kilograms in 2023, further declining to 358.5 kilograms in 2024, and ultimately reaching 329.1 kilograms in 2025.
Addressing the dynamics within the sector, President William Ruto stated that Kenya is collaborating with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to guarantee that locally mined gold undergoes domestic processing. Under this initiative, the central bank is set to serve as the primary buyer for Kenyan gold.
