Mining machinery.(photo/pinterest)Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu, has expressed optimism that Kenya is well placed to win the bid to host the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), a move that will  boost creation of jobs in the country.

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The AMDC is tasked with supporting African countries in holistic and comprehensive approaches towards designing and implementing concrete practical Africa Mining Vision reforms.This includes ensuring mineral resources play a transformational role is inclusive growth and reduction of poverty, strengthening partnerships to as well as helping to manage mining performance across Africa.

Visiting delegates from the African Union Dr. Frank Mugyenyi, Senior Advisor, Trade and Industry and Kami Omale, a Legal Officer, who were in Nairobi for a two-day re-evaluation of the country’s status in respect to her bid to host the Centre said Kenya’s mining sector would benefit great from having the Centre should it win the bid. 

Kenya’s contenders in the bid to host the AMDC include Zambia, Guinea, Mali and Sudan.The hosting criteria adopted by the African Union heads of state in 2005, states that the hosting country should ultimately meet requirements such as a conducive political environment and adequate logistical facilities.