• He noted that there will be a survey to make sure things are done professionally and in the right way so that it makes positive impact.
• "The first thing we will do entirely for all the minerals in Kenya, we will have a geological survey," he said.
Cabinet secretary nominee for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime affairs Salim Mvurya has said that Kenyans do not benefit from gold deposits mined in the country.
Speaking while appearing before the National Assembly Committee on appointments on Saturday, Mvurya said it is because the miners don't have the right skills for the job.
"Right now Kenyans are not benefiting from this gold, because one, that gold has not been quantified, secondly that gold has not been checked in terms of quality. We also have miners who don't have skills," he said.
Mvurya said if approved to head the docket, he will prioritise the sector.
He noted that there will be a survey to make sure things are done professionally and in the right way so that it makes positive impact.
"The first thing we will do entirely for all the minerals in Kenya, we will have a geological survey," he said.
He added that the process is already underway which will see the gold mining business help the miners and Kenya at large.
"The process has already began and that process has to be concluded so that we can know where we can do ground work to confirm the quantities and the ministry will need the support of this house," he said.