In readiness for this, the Mining ministry has embraced Geographical Information System (GIS), a technology used to map mines and the other natural resources. Kenya has attracted huge interest from both local and foreign firms seeking to exploit the country’s vast mineral potential. Updated Thu, August 11th 2016 at 00:00 GMT +3Kenya is set to conduct a detailed survey to determine the quantity of its underground minerals. “The use of relevant scientific technologies and engineering techniques for the exploitation and utilisation of the country’s natural resources is inevitable,” said Dr Mugo while reading Mr Kazungu’s speech. The ministry recently invited consultants to help it develop a proposal for the planned geophysical survey.

Source: Standard Digital August 10, 2016 21:00 UTC