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Kilembe Mines, Woodcross Resources top list of mining companies defaulting on mineral rent at UGX 3.75 billion

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & Gas The Big StoryDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Government has issued a default notice of dozens mining companies and licence holders after unpaid mineral rent arrears climbed to UGX 3.75 billion. Woodcross Mining Company Limited and Kilembe Mines…

The growing influence of Sarrai Group: The company behind Kilembe Mines’ redevelopment

Paul MurungiBusiness & Markets Energy, Oil & Gas The Big StoryMarch 6, 2025March 7, 2025

On 14 April 2022, Justice Mabeya, of the High Court in Kenya cancelled a 20-year concession that had leased Mumias Sugar assets to Sarrai Group in December 2021. The termination…